Serving 2,901 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,901 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
University High School's student population of 2,901 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,901 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2868 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #2868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are University High School often compared to?
University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deltona High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend University High School?
2,901 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of University High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Volusia School District.
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