High Schools in Orange

The Orange County school district in Florida oversees 47 high schools serving grades 9-12, a diverse mix of large traditional public schools and smaller charter and alternative programs that range dramatically in size and performance.

The district's standout academic performers are Orlando Science Middle High Charter, which ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide with a 100% graduation rate and exceptional test scores, and Legacy High Charter, ranking in the 87th percentile with very low chronic absenteeism. Among traditional public schools, Windermere High and Lake Nona High lead with 4-star ratings, graduation rates above 99%, and state rankings in the 82nd and 83rd percentiles. At the other end, several charter schools like Aloma High Charter and Chancery High Charter rank below the 12th percentile, with graduation rates under 45% and chronic absenteeism exceeding 75%. The district's median school ranks around the 50th percentile, with many traditional schools like Apopka High and Olympia High clustered in the 50th to 70th percentile range.

Chronic absenteeism is the most pervasive issue, with the district average of 35.2% exceeding the state average of 31.4%, and even high-performing schools like Windermere High (49.5%) and Horizon High School (50.9%) showing elevated rates. Schools with lower percentages of students receiving free/reduced lunch consistently achieve higher test scores and state rankings, while higher per-student spending does not guarantee better outcomes—Horizon High School spends just $7,881 per student yet ranks in the 68th percentile, outperforming many schools with higher spending.