WINTER PARK HIGH

WINTER PARK HIGH, a substantial senior high in WINTER PARK, Florida, one of the schools within ORANGE, works with 3,277 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 217% larger than the typical public school in Florida, which averages around 1,035 students.

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

In terms of who attends, WINTER PARK HIGH reports that 45% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 35% Hispanic, 9% Black, 6% Asian, 4% multiracial. Compared to Orange County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 142 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 23.1:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 24% 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, WINTER PARK HIGH tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 69.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 62.6%.

Zooming out to the county, Orange County reports that median household earnings sit near $79,719, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. WINTER PARK HIGH is one of 286 public schools in Orange County (combined enrollment of about 216,813 students).

The closest other public school is BROOKSHIRE ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around WINTER PARK HIGH. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts WINTER PARK HIGH at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 62.7%.

WINTER PARK HIGH operates from an outer-ring location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WINTER PARK HIGH has declined 4%, going from 3,419 students in 2018 to 3,277 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 28% to 35% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 20.2:1 in 2018 to 23.1:1 today.

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