University High
#317 of 576 high schools in Florida
#8873 of 16,910 nationally
About University High
University High is a public high located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,514 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 317th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,514.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; University High ranks 104th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,514
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riverdale Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students · 903 m away
Lawton Chiles Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students · 2.8 km away
Bonneville Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 3.3 km away
Union Park Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 3.3 km away
Union Park Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students · 3.4 km away
Legacy Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students · 3.7 km away
Arbor Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
756 students · 3.8 km away
Waterford Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 4.4 km away
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students · 4.6 km away
East Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students · 5.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Ocoee High
Ocoee · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,514 students
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2,504 students
Freedom High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,504 students
Strawberry Crest High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,501 students
Flagler-Palm Coast High School
Palm Coast · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,533 students
West Broward High School
Pembroke Pines · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,492 students
Frequently asked questions
Is University High a good school?
University High has a Success Index (US) of 48.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #317 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University High rank in Florida?
University High ranks #317 of 576 high schools in Florida and #8873 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University High?
University High had 2,514 students in 2025.
Is University High a elementary school or a high school?
University High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near University High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.