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University High School

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University High School ranks 364 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

364^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 57% of Florida high schools

Summary

University High School in Orange City, FL, is a large public high school serving 2,855 students in grades 9-12 within the Volusia County School District, a district ranked 34th in the state. The school has shown steady improvement over the past five years, climbing from a 2-star rating to a 3-star rating, and it stands out for its exceptional graduation rate of 99.3%—the highest among nearby schools, including top-performing Seminole County schools like Winter Springs High School and Lake Mary High School, which have rates around 95%.

Academically, University High School excels in science and history, with 82% of students proficient in Biology 1 and 79% in US History—both above state averages and the highest among its Volusia peers like Deland High School and Deltona High School. However, the school faces a persistent challenge in math, with only 42% of students proficient in Algebra 1, well below the district (61%) and state (63%) averages. English Language Arts is showing a positive trend, with 10th-grade proficiency rising from 41% to 58% over three years, outpacing district gains. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 37%, higher than the state average of 31.4%.

Compared to the nearby Seminole County magnet school Crooms Academy Of Information Technology, which achieves 95% proficiency in Biology, University High School serves a broader student body and has lower spending per student ($8,599) and a higher student-teacher ratio (25.2:1) than its Volusia peers. This combination may contribute to its academic challenges, particularly in math, but the school’s strong graduation rate and improving literacy scores highlight its commitment to student success.

2,855

Students ?

25.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,599

Per pupil spending ?

43.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763

(386) 968-0013

District: Volusia

Feeder schools for University High School:

Elementary:	Debary Elementary School
	Discovery Elementary School
	Enterprise Elementary School
	Manatee Cove Elementary School
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	Orange City Elementary School
Middle:	Deltona Middle School
	River Springs Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.7%

Hispanic:

36.1%

African American:

11.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 46th percentile in 2022 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 57th (2026) from a 46th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Florida median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 21 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

364^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11High Schools in the Volusia

34^th of 70Volusia 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	48.2	364 of 838	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.5	329 of 844	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.4	285 of 807	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.7	406 of 792	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.6	415 of 774	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.1	357 of 746	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.4	288 of 734	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.9	309 of 716	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.4	256 of 714	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.5	158 of 693	77.2%	★★★★☆
2014	53.2	300 of 687	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	55.2	243 of 648	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.9	291 of 606	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.3	318 of 622	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 182%+8 vs state

US History79%+5 vs state

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

Geometry46%-10 vs state

Algebra 142%-21 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
University High School	Public	9-12	1000 W Rhode Island Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 968-0013	2,855	113	25.2	43.5%	1,333 (46.7%)	328 (11.5%)	1,031 (36.1%)	52 (1.8%)	4 (0.1%)	7 (0.2%)	100 (3.5%)	48.2	364^th of 838 public high schools	56.6%		50.5	329^th of 844 public high schools	61.0%	35	52.0	58.0	42.0	46.0	82.0	79.0	$8,599	$493	$8,106
Deltona High School	Public	9-12	100 Wolf Pack Run	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4153	1,716	76	22.5	51.2%	553 (32.2%)	243 (14.2%)	835 (48.7%)	20 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (3.6%)	53.8	288^th of 838 public high schools	65.6%		55.1	264^th of 844 public high schools	68.7%	24	61.0	67.0	42.0	46.0	85.0	75.0	$10,151	$793	$9,359
Deland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	800 N Hill Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 822-6909	2,936	131	22.4	45.4%	1,516 (51.6%)	436 (14.9%)	808 (27.5%)	78 (2.7%)	4 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	90 (3.1%)	51.4	321^st of 838 public high schools	61.7%		52.1	307^th of 844 public high schools	63.6%	14	54.0	60.0	46.0	57.0	77.0	80.0	$9,069	$485	$8,586
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 W 13th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5750	738	36	20.5	39.8%	305 (41.3%)	90 (12.2%)	247 (33.5%)	62 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.3%)	79.5	70^th of 838 public high schools	91.6%		78.3	86^th of 844 public high schools	89.8%	16	82.0	87.0	44.0	80.0	95.0	93.0	$10,928	$476	$10,452
Pine Ridge High School	Public	9-12	926 Howland Blvd	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 575-4195	1,648	74	22.2	51.2%	573 (34.8%)	268 (16.3%)	721 (43.8%)	15 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.4%)	62 (3.8%)	39.4	480^th of 838 public high schools	42.7%		37.9	485^th of 844 public high schools	42.5%	5	48.0	49.0	33.0	34.0	76.0	77.0	$9,453	$715	$8,738
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2701 Ridgewood Ave	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5050	3,807	188	20.2	49.6%	1,030 (27.1%)	1,056 (27.7%)	1,061 (27.9%)	471 (12.4%)	13 (0.3%)	11 (0.3%)	165 (4.3%)	50.1	341^st of 838 public high schools	59.3%		45.9	386^th of 844 public high schools	54.3%	45	62.0	64.0	39.0	52.0	76.0	68.0	$8,706	$534	$8,172
Scps Consequence Unit	Public	6-12	1151 E 28th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 708-7640	25	0		84.0%	4 (16.0%)	11 (44.0%)	8 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
John Polk Alternative School	Public	6-12	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 330-6750	6	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)
Lake Mary High School	Public	9-12	655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-9550	2,714	128	21.2	40.8%	1,310 (48.3%)	336 (12.4%)	846 (31.2%)	92 (3.4%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	120 (4.4%)	56.6	263^rd of 838 public high schools	68.6%		55	265^th of 844 public high schools	68.6%	2	67.0	67.0	37.0	51.0	77.0	80.0	$9,078	$617	$8,461
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

Frequently Asked Questions about University High School

What schools feed into University High School?

University High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Debary Elementary School
Elementary : Discovery Elementary School
Elementary : Enterprise Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Cove Elementary School
Elementary : Orange City Elementary School
Middle : Deltona Middle School
Middle : River Springs Middle School

How many students attend University High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,855 students attended University High School.

What district is University High School in?

Volusia

Is University High School a good school?

University High School ranks 364^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of University High School?

Students at University High School are 47% White, 36% Hispanic, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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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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