For the 2024-25 school year, there are 69 public high schools serving 75,097 students in Orange County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, FL are Orlando Science Middle High Charter, Florida Virtual High School and Timber Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Orange County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East River High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #22.
Florida Virtual High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 200
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 3,572 students
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Avalon Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 235-7800
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 235-7800
Grades: 8-12
| 3,573 students
Rank: #44.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #55.
Windermere High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Grades: 9-12
| 3,079 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Horizon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10393 Seidel Road
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,030 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Legacy High Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Nona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 4,362 students
Rank: #1010.
Winter Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Summerfield Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 622-3200
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 622-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,369 students
Rank: #1111.
Innovation Montessori High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Howell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4200 Dike Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 746-9050
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 746-9050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,205 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Amikids Orlando
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1461 S Lake Pleasant Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Beta
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1818.
William R Boone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Kaley St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-7200
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,780 students
Rank: #1919.
West Orange High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Beulah Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2400
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,816 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Juvenile Offenders Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 6 students
Rank: #2222.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 429-7901
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 429-7901
Grades: 6-9
| 161 students
Rank: #2323.
Ocvs Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2424.
Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 816-5600
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 816-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,623 students
Rank: #2525.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Cougar Way
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 482-8700
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 482-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,555 students
Rank: #2626.
Ocvs Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Rank: #2727.
Olympia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 905-6400
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 905-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,969 students
Rank: #2828.
East River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 East River Falcons Way
Orlando, FL 32833
(407) 956-8550
Orlando, FL 32833
(407) 956-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Econ River High Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14180 E Colonial Dr Ste A
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #3131.
La Amistad
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-0660
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-0660
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #3232.
Ocoee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1925 Ocoee Crown Point Pkwy
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 905-3000
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 905-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,536 students
Rank: #3333.
Project Compass
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7531 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 235-1500
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 235-1500
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Rank: #3434.
Apopka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Martin St
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 905-5500
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 905-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 3,507 students
Rank: #3535.
Lake Buena Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11305 Daryl Carter Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 317-7940
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 317-7940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
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Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acclaim Academy-orange Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7501 W Colonial Dr, #305
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 295-9002
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
5600 Clarcona Ocoee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 521-2495
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Adolescent Therapeutic Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 691657
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Orlando, FL 32869
(407) 355-5702
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 E Michigan Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Alpha Center (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5575 South Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 282-4185
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7510 Laurel Hill Oaks Cir
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 814-6155
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
2201 Crown Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 622-2915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Broward Science Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2424 Lnnx Lane
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Orlando, FL 32804
(754) 321-2600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Florida Behavioral Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
6601 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 264-7626
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 264-7626
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Florida Polytechnic Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5378 Brookline Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 317-3200
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 317-3200
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Cherokee (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
555 S Eola Dr
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 897-6440
Grades: PK-5
| 30 students
Children's Center For Education (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
434 W Kennedy Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 875-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 317-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Davinci Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
135 North Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Drop Back In High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
228 N Semoran Blvd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 658-9555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Durrance Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
8101 Benrus St
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 858-3110
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
East Orlando Education Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1900 N Alafaya Trl Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 241-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Einstein Montessori Academy Charter (Closed 2014)
Charter School
10301 Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Orlando, FL 32817
(321) 631-9876
Grades: 3-8
| 40 students
2751 Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 296-6468
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Excel High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
6125 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 317-3636
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Excel School Professional Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6125 North Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 650-4034
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1121 N Ferncreek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
1707 Florida Central Pkwy Ste
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 857-6588
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
Florida High School For Accelerated Learning - Northwest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5850 T.g. Lee Boulevard Suite
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Orlando, FL 32822
(305) 995-1000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2145 Metrocenter Blvd Ste 100
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Orlando, FL 32835
(800) 374-1430
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
800 Grand St
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1750
Grades: PK-2
| 184 students
Home Builders Institute (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7531 Laurel Hill Oak Circle
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 523-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, FL include Orlando Science Middle High Charter, Florida Virtual High School and Timber Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
69 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Orange County include: Wekiva High School vs. Apopka High School, Horizon High School vs. Windermere High School, Project Compass vs. Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
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