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William R Boone High

High School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 E KALEY ST, Orlando, FL 32806

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation51.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism43.3%

Students at William R Boone High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 56% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2013
ELA
64%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2024
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William R Boone High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,653

Median home value

$415,800

Median rent

$1,500/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
51.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
VillageEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–120.7 mi8Compare →
Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverified5.7K–121.0 mi85Compare →
Ucp Transitional Learning Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.46–121.1 mi156Compare →
Tdr Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–121.3 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#150 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

William R Boone High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William R Boone High

William R Boone High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 2,769 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,331 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William R Boone High

What grades does William R Boone High serve?

William R Boone High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend William R Boone High?

William R Boone High has an enrollment of approximately 2,769 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Boone High?

The student-teacher ratio at William R Boone High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William R Boone High rank in FL?

William R Boone High ranks #2,331 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is William R Boone High's MySchoolScout rating?

William R Boone High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 William R Boone High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William R Boone High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is William R Boone High a charter school?

No, William R Boone High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William R Boone High a Title I school?

No, William R Boone High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William R Boone High?

35.6% of students at William R Boone 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
2,769
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
127
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.3%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 32806)
26,423
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.9
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 32806; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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