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WINDERMERE HIGH

5523 WINTER GARDEN VINELAND RD, WINDERMERE, FL 34786 · (407) 347-0980 · Orange County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL3,217 STUDENTS
Enrollment
3,217
High
DISTRICT 1,338 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
24.0:1
134 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.2:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
12%
394 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
806
Grade 10
775
Grade 11
849
Grade 12
787
Student demographics
White
41%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
44%
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 38%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 21%
Asian
8%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
51%
Female
49%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
69.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +3.0pp since 2023
Math
55.0%
FL avg 58.9% . -4.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
68.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
75.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.5pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
3,217
+1,031 (+47%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.0:1
was 23.0:1
% White
41%
was 49%
% Hispanic
44%
was 34%
% Black
5%
was 8%
% Asian
8%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WINDERMERE HIGH

WINDERMERE HIGH is a well-populated four-year high school in WINDERMERE, Florida, part of ORANGE. The school teaches 3,217 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 211% larger than the state mean of about 1,035.

ORANGE runs 272 schools in total, collectively educating 207,778 students. WINDERMERE HIGH is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, WINDERMERE HIGH records that the largest single group is Hispanic at 44%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school records 41% White, 8% Asian, 5% Black, 2% multiracial. That is visibly more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 34%.

On the resource side, The school employs 134 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 24.0:1. The state averages about 23.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 12% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Orange County (around 39%), the school's rate is somewhat below typical.

With demographic context factored in, WINDERMERE HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 75.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 68.6%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Orange County shows median household earnings sit near $79,719, roughly 39% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WINDERMERE HIGH is one of 286 public schools in Orange County (combined enrollment of about 216,813 students).

KEENES CROSSING ELEMENTARY is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.2 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), WINDERMERE HIGH ranks 7th on composite proficiency, behind the local average of 77.0%.

WINDERMERE HIGH operates from a commuter-belt location.

Five-year trend. WINDERMERE HIGH's enrollment has climbed 47% since 2018, when it stood at 2,186 (now 3,217). Over the same period, the Hispanic share increased from 34% to 44%. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 23.0:1 in 2018 to 24.0:1 today.

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Orange County at a glance

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Population
1,471,937
Census ACS
Median income
$79,719
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
286
216,813 students

Quick facts

School name
WINDERMERE HIGH
District
ORANGE
Address
5523 WINTER GARDEN VINELAND RD, WINDERMERE, FL 34786
Phone
(407) 347-0980
County
Orange County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
3,217
Teachers (FTE)
134
Student–teacher ratio
24.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
394 (12%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120144008613
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WINDERMERE HIGH
How many students attend WINDERMERE HIGH?
WINDERMERE HIGH enrolls approximately 3,217 students in grades 09-12.
Is WINDERMERE HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
WINDERMERE HIGH is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does WINDERMERE HIGH have?
WINDERMERE HIGH employs 134 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 24.0:1.
What is the student diversity at WINDERMERE HIGH?
Student demographics at WINDERMERE HIGH are roughly 41% White, 44% Hispanic, 5% Black, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is WINDERMERE HIGH public or private?
WINDERMERE HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by ORANGE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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