Summary:
In zip code 32808, there is one high school, Maynard Evans High, serving grades 9 through 12 in the Orange County school district, a large urban school with 2,345 students where a majority (57.31%) come from economically disadvantaged households.
Maynard Evans High presents a striking paradox: it boasts an excellent 95.3% graduation rate, well above both the district (92.7%) and state (92.2%) averages, yet its academic proficiency in core subjects is alarmingly low. For example, only 33% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 compared to 63% statewide, and just 40% are proficient in 10th-grade English Language Arts versus 61% statewide. This suggests the school is effective at keeping students on track to graduate but struggles to ensure they master grade-level material. The school's state ranking has also declined, dropping to the 27th percentile (1 star) for 2025-2026.
The most critical issue is a chronic absenteeism rate of 55.1%, nearly double the state average of 31.4%, which is likely a primary driver of the low test scores. On a positive note, the school shows relative strength in Biology 1 (69% proficient) and US History (70% proficient), which are much closer to state averages. With a high student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1 and per-student spending of $9,410, the school may need more targeted resources, such as attendance counselors and smaller class sizes, to address its unique challenges and ensure a diploma truly signifies readiness for college or career.
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