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Windermere High

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Windermere High ranks 160 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 81% of Florida high schools

Summary

Windermere High is a public high school located in Windermere, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 3,156 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Windermere High consistently ranks among the top 20-25% of high schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 131-175 out of 700-800 high schools over the past 5 years. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects, and it has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88% to 99% over the past 5 years, consistently outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, Windermere High has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the nearby schools, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus, Lake Buena Vista High School, and Dr. Phillips High, Windermere High outperforms them in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This consistent high performance over the past 5 years, along with the increasing investments in the school's resources and programs, suggest that Windermere High provides a quality education for its students.

3,217

Students ?

24.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,656

Per pupil spending ?

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786

(407) 347-0980

District: Orange

Feeder schools for Windermere High:

Elementary:	Bay Lake Elementary
	Castleview Elementary
	Keenes Crossing Elementary
	Sunset Park Elementary
Middle:	Bridgewater Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.3%

White:

40.5%

Asian:

7.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2019 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (50% vs 31% Florida)

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school73%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

160^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 6 pts since 2019

From top 25% (2019) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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	68.3	160 of 844	81.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	131 of 807	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	149 of 792	81.2%	★★★★☆
2022	61.7	175 of 774	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	61.0	174 of 746	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	61.5	185 of 734	74.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 181%+10 vs state

US History80%+9 vs state

Geometry74%+19 vs state

English Language Arts69%+12 vs state

Algebra 155%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Windermere 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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Windermere High	Public	9-12	5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 347-0980	3,217	134	24.0	12.2%	1,304 (40.5%)	160 (5.0%)	1,424 (44.3%)	249 (7.7%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.2%)	70 (2.2%)	68.3	160^th of 844 public high schools	81.0%		70.6	131^st of 807 public high schools	83.8%	29		69.0	70.0		55.0	74.0	81.0	80.0	$8,656	$438	$8,218
West Orange High	Public	9-12	1625 Beulah Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-2400	2,752	105	26.2	20.3%	1,290 (46.9%)	352 (12.8%)	848 (30.8%)	165 (6.0%)	5 (0.2%)	14 (0.5%)	78 (2.8%)	64.1	192^nd of 844 public high schools	77.3%		59.1	217^th of 807 public high schools	73.1%	25		64.0	70.0		37.0	61.0	80.0	83.0	$8,808	$506	$8,302
Ese Transition	Public	12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-2399	131	15	8.7	19.1%	29 (22.1%)	30 (22.9%)	59 (45.0%)	8 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Esteem Academy	Public	9-12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 521-2358	21	5	4.2	19.0%	13 (61.9%)	1 (4.8%)	7 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$100,031	$6,655	$93,377
Olympia High	Public	9-12	4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-6400	2,901	116	25.0	28.6%	699 (24.1%)	781 (26.9%)	1,133 (39.1%)	188 (6.5%)	17 (0.6%)	19 (0.7%)	64 (2.2%)	50.5	327^th of 844 public high schools	61.3%		49.9	302^nd of 807 public high schools	62.6%	25		52.0	61.0		37.0	54.0	71.0	76.0	$8,445	$488	$7,957
Horizon High School	Public	9-12	10393 Seidel Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	2,685	101	26.5	9.8%	977 (36.4%)	160 (6.0%)	1,377 (51.3%)	119 (4.4%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	47 (1.8%)	62.2	201^st of 844 public high schools	76.2%		62.8	192^nd of 807 public high schools	76.2%	9		70.0	68.0		50.0	60.0	82.0	73.0	$7,881	$434	$7,447
Dr. Phillips High	Public, Magnet	8-12	6500 Turkey Lake Rd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 355-3200	2,964	129	22.9	39.2%	451 (15.2%)	1,069 (36.1%)	1,262 (42.6%)	111 (3.7%)	4 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	57 (1.9%)	40.5	458^th of 844 public high schools	45.7%		38.5	433^rd of 807 public high schools	46.3%	25		51.0	52.0		39.0	48.0	66.0	65.0	$8,855	$589	$8,265
Universal Education Center	Public	10-12	1000 Universal Studios Plz	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 224-6634	24	5	4.8	12.5%	8 (33.3%)	5 (20.8%)	10 (41.7%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								55.0	$28,899	$776	$28,123
Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	6600 Old Winter Garden Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 641-4156	395	9	43.8		15 (3.8%)	278 (70.4%)	94 (23.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3.6	767^th of 844 public high schools	9.1%		2.1	788^th of 807 public high schools	2.4%	21	10.0	15.0	22.0	10.0	18.0	4.0	12.0	16.0	$9,458	$435	$9,023
Lake Buena Vista High School	Public	9-12	11305 Daryl Carter Pkwy	Orlando	32836	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 315-7940	2,140	86	24.8	27.8%	407 (19.0%)	267 (12.5%)	1,243 (58.1%)	173 (8.1%)	5 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	36 (1.7%)	40	463^rd of 844 public high schools	45.1%		37.4	446^th of 807 public high schools	44.7%	17		46.0	53.0		40.0	56.0	62.0	66.0	$7,950	$437	$7,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Windermere High

How many students attend Windermere High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,217 students attended Windermere High.

Is Windermere High a good school?

Windermere High ranks 160^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Windermere High?

Students at Windermere High are 44% Hispanic, 41% White, 8% Asian, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Windermere High?

Windermere High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bay Lake Elementary
Elementary : Castleview Elementary
Elementary : Keenes Crossing Elementary
Elementary : Sunset Park Elementary
Middle : Bridgewater Middle

What district is Windermere High in?

Orange

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