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Horizon High School

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Horizon High School ranks 264 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

264^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 68% of Florida high schools

Summary

Horizon High School in Winter Garden, FL, is a large public high school serving 2,685 students in grades 9-12 within the Orange County school district. The school boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate, consistently above 96%, and excels in Biology and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates among the highest in the area. However, it faces a critical challenge with chronic absenteeism, where over 50% of students were chronically absent in 2023-2024—a rate significantly worse than the district and state averages, and far higher than nearby West Orange High (31.3%).

Despite a relatively affluent student body, with only 9.83% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Horizon shows a surprising weakness in Algebra 1 proficiency (38% in 2025-2026), which is dramatically lower than the district average (63%) and top-performing peers like Windermere High (66%). This math gap stands in stark contrast to its strong science and English scores, suggesting a potential issue with foundational math instruction or student placement. The school also operates with notable financial efficiency, spending less per student ($7,881) than comparable schools like Windermere ($8,656) and West Orange ($8,808).

Horizon’s state ranking has slipped from the 76th-77th percentile to the 68th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, coinciding with a sharp decline in Algebra 1 scores. While the school remains a strong choice with excellent graduation rates and standout performance in key subjects, its future success hinges on addressing the absenteeism crisis and investing in targeted math interventions. Compared to its academic rival Windermere High, which achieves higher test scores with a slightly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Horizon has untapped potential to improve by focusing on these critical areas.

2,685

Students ?

26.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,881

Per pupil spending ?

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10393 Seidel Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787

(407) 317-3200

District: Orange

Feeder schools for Horizon High School:

Elementary:	Independence Elementary
	Panther Lake Elementary
	Summerlake Elementary
	Water Spring Elementary
Middle:	Water Spring Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.3%

White:

36.4%

African American:

6.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2023 → 68th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (68th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2023

!Algebra 1 scores 25 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

264^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 8 pts since 2023

From top 23% (2023) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 37High Schools in the Orange

30^th of 70Orange 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
2026	56.6	264 of 838	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.2	201 of 844	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	62.8	192 of 807	76.2%	★★★★☆
2023	62.0	186 of 792	76.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 183%+9 vs state

US History74%~ state avg

English Language Arts68%+8 vs state

Geometry55%~ state avg

Algebra 138%-25 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
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%)	56.6	264^th of 838 public high schools	68.5%		62.2	201^st of 844 public high schools	76.2%	63	68.0	68.0	38.0	55.0	83.0	74.0	$7,881	$434	$7,447
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%)	68.5	149^th of 838 public high schools	82.2%		68.3	160^th of 844 public high schools	81.0%	11	71.0	69.0	66.0	77.0	85.0	80.0	$8,656	$438	$8,218
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%)	46.5	391^st of 838 public high schools	53.3%		40	463^rd of 844 public high schools	45.1%	72	52.0	58.0	35.0	54.0	75.0	79.0	$7,950	$437	$7,512
Celebration High School	Public	9-12	1809 Celebration Blvd	Celebration	34747	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 939-6600	2,681	114	23.6	44.7%	668 (24.9%)	191 (7.1%)	1,656 (61.8%)	76 (2.8%)	7 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	77 (2.9%)	44.2	420^th of 838 public high schools	49.9%		44.8	399^th of 844 public high schools	52.7%	21	55.0	66.0	28.0	54.0	68.0	67.0	$8,632	$354	$8,277
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%)	47.9	368^th of 838 public high schools	56.1%		50.5	327^th of 844 public high schools	61.3%	41	55.0	58.0	40.0	58.0	73.0	76.0	$8,445	$488	$7,957
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%)	58.3	239^th of 838 public high schools	71.5%		64.1	192^nd of 844 public high schools	77.3%	47	61.0	66.0	47.0	58.0	83.0	81.0	$8,808	$506	$8,302
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
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)
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%)	38.7	488^th of 838 public high schools	41.8%		40.5	458^th of 844 public high schools	45.7%	30	52.0	53.0	33.0	50.0	75.0	62.0	$8,855	$589	$8,265
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	13322 Excalibur Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-2080	2,683	119	22.5	23.8%	970 (36.2%)	419 (15.6%)	1,041 (38.8%)	96 (3.6%)	19 (0.7%)	9 (0.3%)	129 (4.8%)	50.8	330^th of 838 public high schools	60.6%		53.2	292^nd of 844 public high schools	65.4%	38	58.0	58.0	23.0	52.0	83.0	81.0	$8,877	$350	$8,527

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon High School

What district is Horizon High School in?

Orange

Is Horizon High School a good school?

Horizon High School ranks 264^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Horizon High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,685 students attended Horizon High School.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon High School?

Students at Horizon High School are 51% Hispanic, 36% White, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Horizon High School?

Horizon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Independence Elementary
Elementary : Panther Lake Elementary
Elementary : Summerlake Elementary
Elementary : Water Spring Elementary
Middle : Water Spring Middle School

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

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

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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