Summary:
Zip code 34761 (Ocoee, FL) is home to two high schools—Ocoee High and Legacy High Charter—serving grades 9-12 within the Orange school district, and they offer very different educational experiences.
Legacy High Charter is the academic standout, ranking in the top 13% of Florida high schools (87th percentile) with a 4-star rating. It achieves significantly higher test proficiency—averaging about 76% across subjects compared to Ocoee High’s 56%—and boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.8%. With a small enrollment of 215 students, a low student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, and higher spending per student ($11,399), Legacy High provides a more personalized, resource-rich environment. In contrast, Ocoee High is a large traditional school with 2,514 students, a 24.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio, and lower per-student spending ($8,666). While Ocoee High posts a near-perfect graduation rate of 99.2%, its academic proficiency lags, especially in math (31% in Algebra 1), and its chronic absenteeism rate is a high 45.8%.
A key takeaway is the stark contrast in performance trends. Legacy High Charter has maintained consistent top-tier rankings for three years, while Ocoee High has seen its state ranking drop from the 69th to the 47th percentile. Ocoee High’s high graduation rate alongside low test scores suggests a potential gap in academic readiness, while its absenteeism challenge likely impacts learning. For parents, Legacy High Charter offers strong academics and engagement, whereas Ocoee High provides a large-school setting with a focus on graduating students, but with notable areas for improvement in attendance and math proficiency.
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