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Innovation High

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Innovation High ranks 215 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 74% of Florida high schools

Summary

Innovation High in Orlando, FL, is a large public high school serving 1,753 students in grades 9-12 within the Orange school district, and it stands out as a top performer with a 4-star rating, ranking in the 74th percentile among Florida high schools. The school achieves exceptional academic results across most subjects, consistently outperforming district and state averages in Biology 1 (86% proficient), US History (81%), and English Language Arts (66-70% proficient). However, Algebra 1 scores (53%) lag behind the district average, which is a notable area for improvement. With only 28% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a relatively affluent community, and its per-student spending of $5,850 is significantly lower than nearby peers, making it a model of cost-effective excellence.

Innovation High’s efficiency is particularly striking when compared to other high-performing schools in the area. For instance, Lake Nona High (ranked #144) and Timber Creek High (ranked #163) also hold 4-star ratings but spend $8,214 and $9,284 per student, respectively—roughly 30-40% more than Innovation High. This suggests Innovation High delivers a high return on investment, raising questions about its resource allocation and school culture. In contrast, nearby schools like Colonial High (2-star) and University High (3-star) spend more per student but achieve lower ratings, highlighting Innovation High’s unique position as an efficiency champion in the region.

Families in the Lake Nona area have two excellent 4-star options: Innovation High and Lake Nona High, which are just 4.72 miles apart. While Lake Nona is larger and has a lower poverty rate (14.53%), Innovation High offers a more cost-effective education with strong results. The choice may come down to school size or specific programs. Meanwhile, the stark contrast with Econ River High Charter, a 0-star school just 5.66 miles away with proficiency scores in the single digits, underscores how Innovation High’s success is driven by its leadership and community, not just its district. Overall, Innovation High is a beacon of academic achievement and operational efficiency in Orlando.

1,753

Students ?

24.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,850

Per pupil spending ?

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12401 Dowden Road
Orlando, FL 32832

(407) 317-3200

District: Orange

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.9%

White:

21.9%

African American:

8.8%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Orange

✓Above the Florida median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 10 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

215^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 26%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 37High Schools in the Orange

30^th of 70Orange among Florida districts

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 186%+12 vs state

US History81%+7 vs state

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Geometry57%~ state avg

Algebra 153%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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
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%)	60.8	215^th of 838 public high schools	74.3%					(n/a)			66.0	70.0		53.0	57.0	86.0	81.0	$5,850	$339	$5,512
Mater Academy Narcoossee High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8315 Academy Dr	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	185	9	20.5	46.5%	30 (16.2%)	11 (5.9%)	126 (68.1%)	12 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.2%)	58.4	238^th of 838 public high schools	71.6%		57.7	236^th of 844 public high schools	72.0%	2			57.0	72.0		45.0	78.0	77.0	85.0	$11,245	$1,856	$9,389
Lake Nona High	Public	9-12	12500 Narcoossee Rd	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 956-8300	2,974	118	25.2	14.5%	665 (22.4%)	198 (6.7%)	1,836 (61.7%)	205 (6.9%)	3 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	61 (2.1%)	69	144^th of 838 public high schools	82.8%		66.4	175^th of 844 public high schools	79.3%	31			72.0	72.0		51.0	75.0	85.0	87.0	$8,214	$502	$7,711
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)										$9,954	$615	$9,339
Econ River High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	5850 Tg Lee Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 641-1062	327	9	36.3		55 (16.8%)	41 (12.5%)	216 (66.1%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	3.4	764^th of 838 public high schools	8.8%		3.1	775^th of 844 public high schools	8.2%	11	10.0		7.0	19.0	10.0	9.0	19.0	27.0	16.0	$9,291	$450	$8,841
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%)	67.4	163^rd of 838 public high schools	80.5%		68.2	161^st of 844 public high schools	80.9%	2			71.0	74.0		39.0	70.0	87.0	81.0	$9,284	$472	$8,811
Acceleration East	Public	8-12	2274 S Semoran Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 992-0917	212	19	11.1	57.1%	10 (4.7%)	22 (10.4%)	180 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	525^th of 838 public high schools	37.4%		31.6	569^th of 844 public high schools	32.6%	44		85.0	43.0	48.0		71.0	56.0	55.0	63.0	$21,840	$1,469	$20,371
Tohopekaliga High School	Public	9-12	3675 Boggy Creek Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 483-3685	2,929	133	22.0	53.1%	307 (10.5%)	299 (10.2%)	2,138 (73.0%)	88 (3.0%)	10 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	79 (2.7%)	48.2	365^th of 838 public high schools	56.4%		49.6	340^th of 844 public high schools	59.7%	25			60.0	61.0		45.0	53.0	67.0	76.0	$8,618	$376	$8,242
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	565^th of 838 public high schools	32.6%		32.8	552^nd of 844 public high schools	34.6%	13			39.0	45.0		36.0	48.0	69.0	85.0	$8,622	$956	$7,667
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%)	51.5	318^th of 838 public high schools	62.1%		50.1	332^nd of 844 public high schools	60.7%	14			57.0	62.0		46.0	55.0	84.0	74.0	$9,042	$655	$8,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Innovation High

What district is Innovation High in?

Orange

How many students attend Innovation High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,753 students attended Innovation High.

What is the racial makeup of Innovation High?

Students at Innovation High are 61% Hispanic, 22% White, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Innovation High a good school?

Innovation High ranks 215^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

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