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#2687 of 3,778 schools in FL
University High
High School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2450 COUGAR WAY, Orlando, FL 32817
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 51% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at University High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,546
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downey Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Econ River High CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 2.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Center Academy - Waterford LakesPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 5–12 | 3.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Eastland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 257 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #186 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
University High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University High
University High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 2,561 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,687 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University High
What grades does University High serve?
University High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend University High?
University High has an enrollment of approximately 2,561 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High?
The student-teacher ratio at University High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University High rank in FL?
University High ranks #2,687 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is University High's MySchoolScout rating?
University High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University High a charter school?
No, University High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University High a Title I school?
No, University High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University High?
44.9% of students at University High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,561
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (407) 482-8700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32817)
- 37,894
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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