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Winter Springs High School

High School · Seminole · Winter Springs, FL

A Seminole high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

130 TUSKAWILLA RD, Winter Springs, FL 32708

  • Math 43% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 58% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation28.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$10,243
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at Winter Springs High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency43%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2013
ELA
62%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2024
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

48.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Winter Springs High School 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average382/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$87,889

Median home value

$352,600

Median rent

$1,782/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32708; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
28.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·83 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·39 teams (incl. JV)·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
Circle Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.5privateK–122.1 mi861Compare →
Elevation High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.47–123.2 mi226Compare →
Seminole County Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified4.44–123.5 mi45Compare →
Oviedo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.19–123.6 mi2,267Compare →

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.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Seminole

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#42 of 71
District spending per student
$10,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winter Springs High School is listed in SEMINOLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winter Springs High School

Winter Springs High School is a public high school in Winter Springs, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 2,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,120 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winter Springs High School

What grades does Winter Springs High School serve?

Winter Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Winter Springs High School?

Winter Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,005 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winter Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winter Springs High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winter Springs High School rank in FL?

Winter Springs High School ranks #2,120 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Winter Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winter Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Winter Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winter Springs High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Winter Springs High School a charter school?

No, Winter Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Winter Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Winter Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winter Springs High School?

48.5% of students at Winter Springs High School 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
2,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
102
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Seminole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32708)
48,034
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
41.6
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 32708; 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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