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Mt. Dora High School

Q: Is Mt. Dora High School a good school?

Mt. Dora High School ranks 298 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

298^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 64% of Florida high schools

Summary

Mt. Dora High School in Mount Dora, FL, is a mid-sized high school serving about 1,500 students in grades 9-12 within the Lake district, and it stands out for its exceptionally high graduation rate and strong performance in science and history.

One of the most impressive features of Mt. Dora High School is its graduation rate of 98.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average and surpasses nearby schools like Tavares High School (95.1%) and Eustis High School (92.1%). The school also excels in Biology 1 and US History, with 81% and 79% of students scoring proficient, respectively—outperforming both the state and local peers. However, there is a notable challenge in Algebra 1, where only 33% of students are proficient compared to 63% statewide, a gap that suggests a need for stronger foundational math support for incoming 9th graders. Despite this, the school shows strong cost-efficiency, spending $9,776 per student, less than many Lake County neighbors like Umatilla High School ($11,498), while still achieving higher state rankings.

An interesting paradox at Mt. Dora is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 49.8%, which is well above the state average of 31.4% but lower than nearby schools like Eustis (61.9%) and Tavares (56.2%). This raises questions about how the school maintains such a high graduation rate despite significant absences, possibly due to effective credit recovery programs. Compared to the larger Apopka High in the Orange district, Mt. Dora offers a more personalized experience with better outcomes in graduation, Biology, and US History, making it a strong choice for families prioritizing student completion and science/history achievement.

1,500

Students ?

22.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,776

Per pupil spending ?

28.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 N Highland St
Mount Dora, FL 32757

(352) 383-2177

District: Lake

Feeder schools for Mt. Dora High School:

Elementary:	Sorrento Elementary
	Triangle Elementary School
Middle:	Mt. Dora Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

Hispanic:

31.4%

African American:

11.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2016 → 64th in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (51% vs 29% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 30 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg61%

Florida avg64%

298^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to top 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 11High Schools in the Lake

32^nd of 70Lake 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	53.3	298 of 838	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.0	296 of 844	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	233 of 807	71.1%	★★★★☆
2023	51.0	274 of 792	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.7	357 of 774	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.6	361 of 746	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.0	383 of 734	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	328 of 716	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.5	384 of 714	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.8	358 of 693	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.1	332 of 687	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.9	234 of 648	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	42.3	307 of 606	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.4	253 of 622	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	243 of 620	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.7	262 of 587	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.9	221 of 577	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.0	209 of 563	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.5	181 of 477	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.5	187 of 487	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.0	236 of 484	51.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 181%+7 vs state

US History79%+5 vs state

English Language Arts62%~ state avg

Geometry52%-4 vs state

Algebra 133%-30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Mt. Dora High School	Public	9-12	700 N Highland St	Mount Dora	32757	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 383-2177	1,500	67	22.3	28.8%	750 (50.0%)	173 (11.5%)	471 (31.4%)	27 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	74 (4.9%)	53.3	298^th of 838 public high schools	64.4%		53	296^th of 844 public high schools	64.9%	2	56.0	68.0	33.0	52.0	81.0	79.0	$9,776	$482	$9,293
Eustis High School	Public	9-12	1300 E Washington Ave	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 357-7449	1,274	67	19.0	37.3%	583 (45.8%)	265 (20.8%)	355 (27.9%)	8 (0.6%)	9 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.2%)	39.9	473^rd of 838 public high schools	43.6%		35	525^th of 844 public high schools	37.8%	52	53.0	57.0	24.0	46.0	66.0	75.0	$11,355	$561	$10,795
Lake Technical College	Public, Charter	9-12	2001 Kurt St	Eustis	32726	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 589-2250	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alee Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1705 E County Road 44	Eustis	32736	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 357-9426	181	4	45.2	17.1%	62 (34.3%)	58 (32.0%)	46 (25.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.2%)	2.7	783^rd of 838 public high schools	6.6%		5.8	732^nd of 844 public high schools	13.3%	51	21.0	10.0	5.0	3.0	17.0	27.0	$9,605	$1,330	$8,275
Tavares High School	Public	9-12	603 N New Hampshire Ave	Tavares	32778	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 343-3007	1,458	70	20.8	36.6%	715 (49.0%)	272 (18.7%)	372 (25.5%)	26 (1.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	63 (4.3%)	37.1	503^rd of 838 public high schools	40.0%		34.5	533^rd of 844 public high schools	36.8%	30	50.0	52.0	34.0	42.0	65.0	74.0	$9,754	$530	$9,223
Lake County Acer Program	Public	6-12	551 W Main St	Tavares	32778	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 253-6675	5	0			0 (0.0%)	4 (80.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Umatilla High School	Public	9-12	320 N Trowell Ave	Umatilla	32784	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 669-3131	922	43	21.4	39.7%	683 (74.1%)	45 (4.9%)	147 (15.9%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.4%)	42.7	434^th of 838 public high schools	48.2%		35.6	518^th of 844 public high schools	38.6%	84	55.0	51.0	30.0	58.0	70.0	72.0	$11,498	$1,031	$10,468
Apopka High	Public, Magnet	9-12	555 W Martin St	Apopka	32712	Seminole County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 905-5500	3,446	136	25.3	37.9%	845 (24.5%)	1,088 (31.6%)	1,315 (38.2%)	81 (2.4%)	6 (0.2%)	13 (0.4%)	98 (2.8%)	47.2	376^th of 838 public high schools	55.1%		42.4	432^nd of 844 public high schools	48.8%	56	55.0	58.0	32.0	53.0	79.0	75.0	$8,126	$446	$7,680
Sheeler High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	871 E Semoran Blvd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 886-1825	333	8	41.6		45 (13.5%)	157 (47.1%)	126 (37.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	5.1	738^th of 838 public high schools	11.9%		3.7	763^rd of 844 public high schools	9.6%	25		3.0	4.0	10.0	29.0	46.0	$10,091	$612	$9,480
Randall Academy	Public	9-12	3307 Clarcona Rd	Apopka	32703	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 464-7776	15	4	3.7	46.7%	5 (33.3%)	1 (6.7%)	9 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						73.0	$37,253	$906	$36,346

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Dora High School

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Dora High School?

Students at Mt. Dora High School are 50% White, 31% Hispanic, 12% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Mt. Dora High School a good school?

Mt. Dora High School ranks 298^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Mt. Dora High School?

Mt. Dora High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sorrento Elementary
Elementary : Triangle Elementary School
Middle : Mt. Dora Middle School

What district is Mt. Dora High School in?

Lake

How many students attend Mt. Dora High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,500 students attended Mt. Dora High School.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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