Summary:
The seven schools in zip code 32792, covering parts of Winter Park, FL, include four elementary schools and three high schools split between the Orange and Seminole County districts, offering a stark contrast in performance and resources.
Winter Park High (Orange County) stands out with a 4-star rating, a 97.6% graduation rate, and strong test scores in Biology and ELA, despite a relatively low poverty rate. Lake Howell High School (Seminole County) boasts an exceptional 99.6% graduation rate and excellent Biology and US History scores, serving a more economically diverse population. In contrast, Aloma High Charter (Orange County) faces a severe crisis with a 0-star rating, a 42.4% graduation rate, 82.9% chronic absenteeism, and a 40.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Among elementary schools, Lakemont Elementary and Brookshire Elementary are top performers, consistently exceeding district and state averages, while Aloma Elementary lags significantly behind. Eastbrook Elementary (Seminole County) shows mixed results, with strong 3rd-grade scores but a drop in 5th-grade math.
Key metrics reveal wide disparities: spending per student ranges from $14,302 at Brookshire Elementary to $8,509 at Lake Howell High, yet the lowest-spending school has the highest graduation rate. A notable "Algebra 1 Paradox" sees both Winter Park High (36% proficient) and Lake Howell High (26% proficient) scoring well below state averages in this subject, despite excelling elsewhere. The data underscores that within this single zip code, school quality varies dramatically, making it essential for parents to research individual schools rather than relying solely on district rankings.
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