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Public high school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

William R Boone High

William R Boone High rates 7.1, among the strongest high schools in Orange, where the rated median is 5.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.1this school

7.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Orange median is 5.7.

#1,281 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 42 high schools rated, median 5.7

The brief

An Orange high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Students at William R Boone High score 61% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

It ranks 1,281 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 79 of 259 in Orange.

Math58%9 points above the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 808 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading64%3 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,256 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 61% in 2026.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.8
25% of the rating
Academics
6.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
William R Boone High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

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

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
51.4% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than William R Boone High among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #1,281 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is William R Boone High's MySchoolScout rating?

William R Boone High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,769
Student-teacher ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
127
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
4-year graduation
96.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#79 of 259
Schools in district
275
District spending per student
$11,656
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32806)
26,423
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
40.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.