Summary:
Apopka, Florida, is home to 17 schools—10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools—primarily within the Orange County School District, with one elementary school in the Seminole County School District, serving a diverse student population across a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Kelly Park School stands out as the top performer in the city, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 81st percentile statewide, far above the district average. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (15.4%) and a low student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Among high schools, Apopka High leads with a 97.5% graduation rate and a 55th percentile ranking, outperforming Wekiva High (34th percentile) in both academics and lower chronic absenteeism. Bear Lake Elementary School showed the most improvement, jumping from the 40th to the 50th percentile and earning a 3-star rating. In contrast, Sheeler High Charter faces severe challenges with a 0-star rating, a 37.8% graduation rate, and a 76.8% chronic absenteeism rate, alongside a critically high student-teacher ratio of 41.6:1.
Chronic absenteeism is a city-wide concern, with 10 of 17 schools exceeding the state average of 31.4%, particularly at Randall Academy (66.7%) and Wekiva High (55.6%). Per-student spending varies widely, from $8,126 at Apopka High to $37,253 at Randall Academy, which has a very small enrollment of 15 students. The data shows a clear link between lower poverty rates and higher performance, with top schools like Kelly Park and Wolf Lake Elementary having the lowest free/reduced lunch percentages, while lower-performing schools like Phillis Wheatley Elementary have the highest. Overall, Apopka offers a mix of high-achieving schools and those needing significant support, making school choice a critical factor for families.
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