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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in Florida (2026)

The most improved public high schools in Florida are Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Cutler Bay Senior High School and Samuel W.
Wolfson High School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 1,082 2,961 Avg. Improved Rank: 1,649

Most Improved Public High Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Rank Change: +2961
(from 2,997 to 36)
Grades: 9-12
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Rank: #22.
Cutler Bay Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2713
(from 3,052 to 339)
Grades: 9-12
8601 Sw 212th St
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 235-1581
Rank: #33.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +2641
(from 2,936 to 295)
Grades: 9-12
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Rank: #44.
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2254
(from 3,030 to 776)
Grades: K-12
1907 Michigan Ave
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 870-4847
Rank: #55.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +2181
(from 2,318 to 137)
Grades: 7-12
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Rank: #66.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +2104
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #77.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +2079
(from 2,855 to 776)
Grades: 9-12
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Rank: #88.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +1853
(from 2,519 to 666)
Grades: PK-12
2958 Cherokee St
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Rank: #99.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1768
(from 3,179 to 1,411)
Grades: 9-12
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Rank: #1010.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1694
(from 3,346 to 1,652)
Grades: 6-12
1300 Sw 3oth Ave
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #1111.
Jan Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1686
(from 3,505 to 1,819)
Grades: 1-12
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Rank: #1212.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1639
(from 3,458 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Rank: #1313.
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1636
(from 3,455 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4690 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Rank: #1414.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +1588
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
Grades: PK-12
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Rank: #1515.
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1586
(from 3,020 to 1,434)
Grades: 9-12
14901 Sw 42nd St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 559-8583
Rank: #1616.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1532
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Rank: #1717.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1520
(from 3,339 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Rank: #1818.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1506
(from 3,325 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
260 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386) 822-7896
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1502
(from 3,009 to 1,507)
Grades: K-12
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Rank: #2020.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1488
(from 3,307 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1468
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1468
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #2323.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1448
(from 3,267 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
100 Osceola Ave
Ormond Beach, FL 32176
(386) 258-4673
Rank: #2424.
Cope Center North
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1444
(from 3,263 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
9950 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Rank: #2525.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1406
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
Grades: PK-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Rank: #2626.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1397
(from 3,216 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Rank: #2727.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1383
(from 3,201 to 1,818)
Grades: K-12
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Rank: #2828.
Cottondale High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1326
(from 2,447 to 1,121)
Grades: 6-12
2680 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Rank: #2929.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1294
(from 2,714 to 1,420)
Grades: 6-12
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Rank: #3030.
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1268
(from 2,395 to 1,127)
Grades: 6-12
2590 W 76th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 362-4006
Rank: #3131.
Wakulla Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1263
(from 3,082 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
126 High Dr
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 926-0100
Rank: #3232.
Iflagler-virtual Franchise
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1241
(from 2,684 to 1,443)
Grades: K-12
1769 E Moody Blvd
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 437-7526
Rank: #3333.
Newberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +1151
(from 2,511 to 1,360)
Grades: 8-12
400 Sw 258th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1101
Rank: #3434.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1149
(from 2,223 to 1,074)
Grades: 6-12
160 Ne Hornet Dr
Mayo, FL 32066
(386) 294-1701
Rank: #3535.
Freeport Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +1082
(from 1,878 to 796)
Grades: 9-12
12615 Us Highway 331 S
Freeport, FL 32439
(850) 892-1200
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