William Rennick Boone High School is a public high school in Orlando, Florida. Built in 1952, the school is one of twenty-two high schools in the Orange County Public Schools system. Two new high schools, Orlando North and Orlando South, were built after World war II to take the place of Orlando High School.
Serving 2,650 students in grades 9-12, William R Boone High School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William R Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
William R Boone High School's student population of 2,650 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,650 students
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
William R Boone High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William R Boone High School is 0.64, 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
#1790 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
39%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William R Boone High School's ranking?
William R Boone High School is ranked #1790 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William R Boone High School?
The graduation rate of William R Boone High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend William R Boone High School?
2,650 students attend William R Boone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William R Boone High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William R Boone High School?
William R Boone High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William R Boone High School offer ?
William R Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William R Boone High School part of?
William R Boone High School is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is William R Boone High School located?
William R Boone High School is located in the Wadeview Park neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Wadeview Park.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
this school is REALLY big, its gigantic! the faculty have to use golf carts just to get around! this is a great school (:
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