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Lake Howell High School

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Lake Howell High School ranks 249 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 70% of Florida high schools

Summary

Lake Howell High School is a large public high school in Winter Park, FL, serving 2,241 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Seminole County School District. The school presents a fascinating paradox: it boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 99.6% for the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the district average (94.4%) and state average (92.2%), and even surpasses nearby high-performing schools like Hagerty High School (97.8%) and Oviedo High School (98.4%). However, this high graduation rate contrasts sharply with low proficiency in core subjects, particularly Algebra 1, where only 26% of students are proficient compared to the district average of 66% and state average of 63%.

Lake Howell excels in specific academic areas, with 86% of students proficient in Biology and 83% in US History, scores that are competitive with or better than top-performing neighbors like Winter Park High (83% Biology, 81% US History). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (50.87%), which is much higher than schools like Hagerty (20.17%) and Winter Park (23.99%), yet it still achieves strong results in science and history. Despite these strengths, the school's per-student spending of $8,509 is the lowest among comparable traditional high schools in the area, and its student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1 is higher than average, which may contribute to challenges in math proficiency.

Chronic absenteeism is a growing concern, with rates more than doubling from 11.0% in 2019-2020 to 26.6% in 2023-2024, though this is slightly below the state average of 31.4%. When compared to nearby schools in the Orange County district, Lake Howell holds its own or even excels in key areas like Biology and US History, despite being in a higher-ranked district overall. The school's ability to achieve a near-perfect graduation rate while struggling with math proficiency suggests that its support systems for at-risk students are particularly effective in certain areas, even if foundational math skills remain a critical area for improvement.

2,241

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,509

Per pupil spending ?

50.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4200 Dike Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792

(407) 746-9050

District: Seminole

Feeder schools for Lake Howell High School:

Elementary:	Eastbrook Elementary School
	English Estates Elementary School
	Red Bug Elementary School
	Sterling Park Elementary School
Middle:	Tuskawilla Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.9%

Hispanic:

38.8%

African American:

10.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 70th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 37 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg70%

Florida avg64%

249^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 10High Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole 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	57.6	249 of 838	70.3%	★★★★☆
2025	55.0	267 of 844	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.0	234 of 807	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	47.1	317 of 792	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	217 of 774	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	46.8	294 of 746	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.7	296 of 734	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.3	204 of 716	71.5%	★★★★☆
2017	56.5	219 of 714	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.9	195 of 693	71.9%	★★★★☆
2014	59.8	229 of 687	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.2	195 of 648	69.9%	★★★★☆
2012	56.4	184 of 606	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	77.6	129 of 622	79.3%	★★★★☆
2010	77.1	129 of 620	79.2%	★★★★☆
2009	77.0	114 of 587	80.6%	★★★★☆
2008	80.0	95 of 577	83.5%	★★★★☆
2007	74.3	123 of 563	78.2%	★★★★☆
2006	78.1	87 of 477	81.8%	★★★★☆
2005	75.2	107 of 487	78.0%	★★★★☆
2004	72.3	126 of 484	74.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 186%+12 vs state

US History83%+9 vs state

English Language Arts64%+4 vs state

Geometry55%~ state avg

Algebra 126%-37 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, December 14, 2020

Excellent teachers who go out of their way to make learning fun! So happy that my two enjoy going to this school! Close Quote

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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
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%)	57.6	249^th of 838 public high schools	70.3%		55	267^th of 844 public high schools	68.4%	18	65.0	63.0	26.0	55.0	86.0	83.0	$8,509	$374	$8,134
Aloma High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	495 N Semoran Blvd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 657-4343	447	11	40.6		47 (10.5%)	93 (20.8%)	285 (63.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.1%)	3.5	763^rd of 838 public high schools	8.9%		5.3	740^th of 844 public high schools	12.3%	23	23.0	21.0	8.0	6.0	20.0	25.0	$9,070	$292	$8,779
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%)	63.8	193^rd of 838 public high schools	77.0%		68.6	157^th of 844 public high schools	81.4%	36	66.0	74.0	38.0	63.0	82.0	84.0	$9,262	$588	$8,674
Winter Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-8750	1,940	99	19.6	46.4%	883 (45.5%)	193 (9.9%)	683 (35.2%)	99 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (3.9%)	57	255^th of 838 public high schools	69.6%		48.5	353^rd of 844 public high schools	58.2%	98	66.0	67.0	21.0	51.0	81.0	83.0	$9,955	$525	$9,430
Winter Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Summerfield Rd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 622-3200	3,277	142	23.0	24.0%	1,484 (45.3%)	309 (9.4%)	1,141 (34.8%)	212 (6.5%)	4 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	117 (3.6%)	60.1	221^st of 838 public high schools	73.6%		64	193^rd of 844 public high schools	77.1%	28	63.0	71.0	36.0	63.0	83.0	81.0	$9,283	$578	$8,707
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
Lyman High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 746-2050	2,026	98	20.6	52.6%	747 (36.9%)	400 (19.7%)	719 (35.5%)	69 (3.4%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	78 (3.8%)	47.8	370^th of 838 public high schools	55.8%		47	370^th of 844 public high schools	56.2%		65.0	63.0	25.0	51.0	67.0	73.0	$9,926	$524	$9,403
Elevation High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4243 N Us Highway 17/92	Sanford	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 732-5788	246	6	41.0	66.7%	69 (28.0%)	75 (30.5%)	81 (32.9%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.5%)	7.2	724^th of 838 public high schools	13.6%		5.8	730^th of 844 public high schools	13.5%	6		32.0	25.0	12.0	30.0	26.0	$7,952	$166	$7,786
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
Tbd	Public	6-12	901 W. Webster Ave	Winter Park	32789	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Howell High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Howell High School?

Students at Lake Howell High School are 42% White, 39% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Lake Howell High School a good school?

Lake Howell High School ranks 249^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lake Howell High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,241 students attended Lake Howell High School.

What district is Lake Howell High School in?

Seminole

What schools feed into Lake Howell High School?

Lake Howell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eastbrook Elementary School
Elementary : English Estates Elementary School
Elementary : Red Bug Elementary School
Elementary : Sterling Park Elementary School
Middle : Tuskawilla Middle School

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