Summary:
Zip code 32806 in Orlando, Florida, is home to two high schools serving grades 9-12 (with one also serving grades 6-12) within the Orange County school district, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 57th percentile statewide.
William R Boone High is the standout academic performer in the area, a large traditional public school with 2,650 students that consistently earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the 66th-69th percentile statewide. It boasts an exceptional 98.7% graduation rate, well above the district (92.7%) and state (92.2%) averages, and outperforms both in Geometry (65% proficient), Biology 1 (80%), US History (76%), and 10th-grade English Language Arts (70%). Notably, Boone achieves these results with efficient per-student spending of $9,849, well below the district average. However, its Algebra 1 proficiency (46%) lags behind the district and state (63%), and its chronic absenteeism rate of 41.5% is a concern for a school with otherwise strong outcomes.
In stark contrast, Ucp Transitional Learning Academy Charter is a small school (162 students) serving a specialized population, likely including students with disabilities given its "Ucp" affiliation. It consistently ranks in the bottom 2% of Florida high schools (0-star rating) with critically low test scores—many subjects show 0% proficiency, and its highest is 31% in Biology 1. Its per-student spending of $19,409 is nearly double Boone's, reflecting the intensive resources needed for its mission, but its 58.4% chronic absenteeism rate is alarmingly high. While Ucp's graduation rate is 87.5%, the data suggests its primary focus may be on life skills and transition outcomes rather than standardized test performance, making direct academic comparisons between these two schools misleading.
Thank you for your feedback!