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East River High

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East River High ranks 345 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

345^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 59% of Florida high schools

Summary

East River High is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Orange County School District. While the school has maintained a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, it has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 32% of East River High students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 63% in Orange County and 60% statewide.

Another area of concern is East River High's significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 51% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, but it still lags behind nearby high-performing schools like Hagerty High School and Oviedo High School, which have higher proficiency rates and state rankings.

To address these challenges, East River High should focus on improving academic performance, particularly in core subjects, and implement strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism. The school could also learn from the practices of nearby high-performing schools and foster collaboration to identify best practices that could be implemented at East River High. By addressing these key areas, the school can work towards becoming a more competitive and successful high school within the Orange County School District.

2,026

Students ?

23.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,064

Per pupil spending ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

650 East River Falcons Way
Orlando, FL 32833

(407) 956-8550

District: Orange

Feeder schools for East River High:

Elementary:	Bonneville Elementary
	Camelot Elementary
	Castle Creek Elementary
	Columbia Elementary
	More...
	East Lake Elementary
	Wedgefield School
Middle:	Corner Lake Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

White:

33.3%

African American:

12.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2014 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (51% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 28 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

345^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^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	49.1	345 of 844	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.7	381 of 807	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.8	412 of 792	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.7	393 of 774	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	336 of 746	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	44.3	337 of 734	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.4	342 of 716	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.4	402 of 714	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.9	413 of 693	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.5	281 of 687	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.7	269 of 648	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	35.6	357 of 606	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.8	356 of 622	42.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History80%+9 vs state

Biology 172%~ state avg

Geometry54%~ state avg

English Language Arts54%-3 vs state

Algebra 132%-28 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, December 21, 2017

Great school with lots of opportunity. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

i went there for my sophmore year and i thought that it was the best school out of currently 5 different highschools i have gone to, i wish i could go back and graduate with ym friends down there Close Quote

Schools Near East River High

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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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th 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
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
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
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
Innovation High	Public	9-12	12401 Dowden Road	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	1,753	72	24.3	28.1%	384 (21.9%)	155 (8.8%)	1,068 (60.9%)	107 (6.1%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	31 (1.8%)								(n/a)		61.0	69.0		52.0	58.0	76.0	78.0	$5,850	$339	$5,512
Oviedo High School	Public	9-12	601 King St	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4050	2,312	104	22.2	31.5%	1,307 (56.5%)	176 (7.6%)	595 (25.7%)	132 (5.7%)	7 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	88 (3.8%)	68.6	157^th of 844 public high schools	81.4%		69.3	138^th of 807 public high schools	82.9%	19		71.0	70.0		39.0	72.0	82.0	82.0	$9,262	$588	$8,674
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

Frequently Asked Questions about East River High

What district is East River High in?

Orange

How many students attend East River High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,026 students attended East River High.

What schools feed into East River High?

East River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonneville Elementary
Elementary : Camelot Elementary
Elementary : Castle Creek Elementary
Elementary : Columbia Elementary
Elementary : East Lake Elementary
Elementary : Wedgefield School
Middle : Corner Lake Middle

Is East River High a good school?

East River High ranks 345^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East River High?

Students at East River High are 46% Hispanic, 33% White, 12% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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