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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Orange County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 68 public high schools serving 76,217 students in Orange County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, FL are Orlando Science Middle High Charter, Legacy High Charter 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 36% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), 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 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Nona 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 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Orange County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Gr: 6-12 | 1,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Legacy High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Timber Creek High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Avalon Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 235-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 3,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Windermere High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Gr: 9-12 | 3,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Florida Virtual High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5422 Carrier Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 374-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 4,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Winter Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Summerfield Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 622-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 3,277 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Gr: K-12 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Lake Nona High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12500 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,974 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
906 Waltham Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 608-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Gr: K-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Horizon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10393 Seidel Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 317-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Esteem Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
William R Boone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Kaley St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
West Orange High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1625 Beulah Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,752 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Gr: K-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Gr: K-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Juvenile Offenders Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #2020.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 440-2846
Gr: 6-9 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Ocvs Digital Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2222.
Freedom High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 816-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Lakeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Bay St
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 877-5010
Gr: 6-9 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Olympia High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 905-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,901 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Cougar Way
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 482-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Lake Howell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Dike Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 746-9050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2727.
Ocvs Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 317-3327
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2828.
East River High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 East River Falcons Way
Orlando, FL 32833
(407) 956-8550
Gr: 9-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
427 N Primrose Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 480-2352
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3030.
Lake Buena Vista High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 315-7940
Gr: 9-12 | 2,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3131.
Apopka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 W Martin St
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 905-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 3,446 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
La Amistad
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1650 N Park Ave
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 647-0660
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Access Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Project Compass
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7531 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 235-1500
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #3535.
Edgewater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 835-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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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, Legacy High Charter and Timber Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
70 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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