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University High

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University High ranks 332 nd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

332^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 61% of Florida high schools

Summary

University High is a public magnet high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 2,561 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

University High has consistently ranked in the top half of Florida high schools over the past decade, maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate is relatively high, ranging from 88% to 94.5%, slightly above the district and state averages. However, University High's performance in Algebra 1 is notably lower than the district and state, with only 33-40% of students proficient or better, compared to 53-63% for the district and 54-60% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 46%, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Comparing University High to nearby schools, Pinecrest Collegiate Academy, a public charter school, stands out with exceptional test scores in 6th-grade English Language Arts and Math, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Winter Park High, another public magnet school, consistently ranks higher than University High and has higher test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and English Language Arts. Hagerty High School, a public high school in the neighboring Seminole County district, also outperforms University High in most subject areas and has a higher statewide ranking.

2,514

Students ?

24.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,042

Per pupil spending ?

38%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2450 Cougar Way
Orlando, FL 32817

(407) 482-8700

District: Orange

Feeder schools for University High:

Elementary:	Andover Elementary
	Cypress Springs Elementary
	Lawton Chiles Elementary
	Riverdale Elementary
	More...
	Union Park Elementary
Middle:	Legacy Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.2%

White:

17.5%

African American:

11.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2014 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2014

!Algebra 1 scores 20 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

332^nd of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 36High Schools in the Orange

32^nd of 67Orange among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	50.1	332 of 844	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.1	300 of 807	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	259 of 792	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.9	312 of 774	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.0	246 of 746	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.3	276 of 734	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	263 of 716	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.2	307 of 714	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.1	355 of 693	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.2	225 of 687	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.6	262 of 648	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	41.8	313 of 606	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	66.3	207 of 622	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.6	201 of 620	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.5	221 of 587	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.5	212 of 577	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.4	172 of 563	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.1	240 of 477	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.8	185 of 487	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.9	207 of 484	57.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History77%+6 vs state

Biology 174%+3 vs state

English Language Arts57%~ state avg

Geometry47%-8 vs state

Algebra 140%-20 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, May 1, 2017

UHS has an exceptional Magnet Program for IB and Global Technologies. It also has an outstanding performing arts department. My daughter is graduating this year (2017) from the IB Magnet program. University gave her the opportunity to excel academically and be accepted into a top 10 college in the United States. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2450 Cougar Way	Orlando	32817	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 482-8700	2,514	104	24.1	38.0%	440 (17.5%)	288 (11.5%)	1,514 (60.2%)	212 (8.4%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	49 (1.9%)	50.1	332^nd of 844 public high schools	60.7%		50.1	300^th of 807 public high schools	62.8%	32			56.0	58.0			40.0	47.0	74.0	77.0	$9,042	$655	$8,388
Hagerty High School	Public	9-12	3225 Lockwood Blvd	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 871-0750	2,449	111	22.1	20.2%	1,456 (59.5%)	133 (5.4%)	568 (23.2%)	181 (7.4%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.4%)	98 (4.0%)	73.4	122^nd of 844 public high schools	85.5%		73.6	114^th of 807 public high schools	85.9%	8			75.0	74.0			30.0	70.0	83.0	91.0	$8,977	$469	$8,508
East River High	Public	9-12	650 East River Falcons Way	Orlando	32833	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 956-8550	2,026	88	23.0	38.1%	674 (33.3%)	247 (12.2%)	940 (46.4%)	79 (3.9%)	6 (0.3%)	11 (0.5%)	69 (3.4%)	49.1	345^th of 844 public high schools	59.1%		43.7	381^st of 807 public high schools	52.8%	36			49.0	59.0			32.0	54.0	72.0	80.0	$10,064	$599	$9,465
Timber Creek High	Public	9-12	1001 Avalon Park Blvd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(321) 235-7800	3,383	143	23.6	19.0%	1,263 (37.3%)	314 (9.3%)	1,414 (41.8%)	251 (7.4%)	7 (0.2%)	12 (0.4%)	122 (3.6%)	68.2	161^st of 844 public high schools	80.9%		68.9	143^rd of 807 public high schools	82.3%	18			72.0	67.0			52.0	64.0	85.0	86.0	$9,284	$472	$8,811
Lake Howell High School	Public	9-12	4200 Dike Rd	Winter Park	32792	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-9050	2,241	103	21.8	50.9%	938 (41.9%)	242 (10.8%)	869 (38.8%)	69 (3.1%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	112 (5.0%)	55	267^th of 844 public high schools	68.4%		57	234^th of 807 public high schools	71.0%	33			58.0	66.0			27.0	57.0	74.0	75.0	$8,509	$374	$8,134
Colonial High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6100 Oleander Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 482-6300	3,239	137	23.6	52.3%	292 (9.0%)	357 (11.0%)	2,434 (75.1%)	96 (3.0%)	3 (0.1%)	9 (0.3%)	48 (1.5%)	32.8	552^nd of 844 public high schools	34.6%		26.8	575^th of 807 public high schools	28.7%	23			37.0	41.0			28.0	36.0	74.0	80.0	$8,622	$956	$7,667
Access Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	6000 E Colonial Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 319-0640	115	13	8.8		26 (22.6%)	26 (22.6%)	51 (44.3%)	10 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)											$31,335	$7,559	$23,775
Aloma High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	495 N Semoran Blvd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 657-4343	447	11	40.6		47 (10.5%)	93 (20.8%)	285 (63.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.1%)	5.3	740^th of 844 public high schools	12.3%		4.6	723^rd of 807 public high schools	10.4%	17		18.0	25.0	21.0		10.0	17.0	8.0	18.0	25.0	$9,070	$292	$8,779
Winter Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Summerfield Rd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 622-3200	3,277	142	23.0	24.0%	1,484 (45.3%)	309 (9.4%)	1,141 (34.8%)	212 (6.5%)	4 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	117 (3.6%)	64	193^rd of 844 public high schools	77.1%		67.5	153^rd of 807 public high schools	81.0%	40			62.0	71.0			40.0	62.0	84.0	81.0	$9,283	$578	$8,707
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	13993 Mailer Blvd	Orlando	32828	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 432-5441	13	0	6.0	23.1%	1 (7.7%)	1 (7.7%)	6 (46.2%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	2 (15.4%)								(n/a)	86.0				93.0						$9,954	$615	$9,339

Frequently Asked Questions about University High

What district is University High in?

Orange

Is University High a good school?

University High ranks 332^nd of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into University High?

University High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Andover Elementary
Elementary : Cypress Springs Elementary
Elementary : Lawton Chiles Elementary
Elementary : Riverdale Elementary
Elementary : Union Park Elementary
Middle : Legacy Middle

What is the racial makeup of University High?

Students at University High are 60% Hispanic, 18% White, 11% African American, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend University High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,514 students attended University High.

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