Edgewater High

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Edgewater High ranks 440 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Edgewater High is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 2,059 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state, Edgewater High has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edgewater High stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (48.18%) and Hispanic (19.57%) students compared to nearby schools. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 96.6% to 99.4% over the past five years, outperforming the state and district averages. However, Edgewater High has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 25.4% in 2018-2019 to 53.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 9th/10th grade English Language Arts, are consistently lower than the district and state averages, indicating a need for academic improvement.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Winter Park High and Orlando Science Middle High Charter, Edgewater High's performance is generally lower, with significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. While Edgewater High's spending per student has increased over the years, from $7,941 in 2019-2020 to $8,612 in 2022-2023, this increased spending has not yet translated to significant improvements in academic outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic performance could be key focus areas for Edgewater High.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

3100 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 835-4900

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
440^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,612

Feeder schools for Edgewater High:

Elementary:	Hungerford Elementary
	Killarney Elementary
	Lake Silver Elementary
	Lake Sybelia Elementary
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	Lake Weston Elementary
	Princeton Elementary
	Rosemont Elementary
Middle:	College Park Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 23.3

Number of students: 2,059

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.2%

White:

26.0%

Hispanic:

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edgewater High ranks worse than 54.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edgewater High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Edgewater High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.2%), White (26%), Hispanic (19.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edgewater High is 23.3. 32 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Edgewater High employs 88 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edgewater High is $8,612. 29 high schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Edgewater High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Edgewater High 440^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Edgewater High in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edgewater High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	61.52	191^st	484	60.5%
2005	54.91	234^th	487	52.0%
2006	54.51	227^th	477	52.4%
2007	61.39	210^th	563	62.7%
2008	57.25	254^th	577	56.0%
2009	59.44	257^th	587	56.2%
2010	60.32	264^th	620	57.4%
2011	55.32	303^rd	622	51.3%
2012	45.37	286^th	606	52.8%
2013	45.29	330^th	648	49.1%
2014	54.01	286^th	687	58.4%
2016	34.29	425^th	693	38.7%
2017	33.62	434^th	714	39.2%
2018	36.40	411^th	716	42.6%
2019	42.84	357^th	734	51.4%
2021	36.66	399^th	746	46.5%
2022	33.65	457^th	774	41.0%
2023	37.52	416^th	792	47.5%
2024	38.00	440^th	807	45.5%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edgewater High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1342	520	46	82	4	n/a	n/a	0	1994
1989	1210	535	44	87	6	n/a	n/a	0	1882
1990	1027	453	40	78	4	n/a	n/a	0	1602
1991	1245	532	56	123	7	n/a	n/a	0	1963
1992	1123	527	59	116	17	n/a	n/a	0	1842
1993	1189	587	70	161	13	n/a	n/a	0	2020
1994	1175	608	71	199	14	n/a	n/a	0	2067
1995	1203	670	99	218	12	n/a	n/a	0	2202
1996	1203	670	99	218	12	n/a	n/a	0	2202
1997	1300	702	99	232	6	n/a	n/a	0	2339
1998	1373	845	108	241	7	n/a	n/a	0	2574
1999	1426	989	96	225	5	n/a	n/a	0	2741
2000	1475	1007	101	241	7	n/a	n/a	0	2831
2001	1531	1150	122	271	8	n/a	n/a	0	3082
2002	1453	1328	111	296	6	n/a	n/a	0	3194
2003	1453	1328	111	296	6	n/a	n/a	0	3194
2004	1357	1480	105	309	4	n/a	n/a	0	3255
2005	1218	1572	87	300	5	n/a	n/a	0	3182
2006	1064	1278	92	298	6	n/a	n/a	0	2738
2007	985	1180	79	294	7	n/a	n/a	29	2574
2008	833	1064	77	257	4	n/a	n/a	37	2272
2009	740	862	65	229	4	n/a	n/a	43	1943
2010	697	847	61	224	3	n/a	n/a	44	1876
2011	648	769	64	217	7	1	43	0	1749
2012	661	703	70	233	7	0	49	0	1723
2013	627	723	64	241	7	0	48	0	1710
2014	597	706	61	250	4	2	36	0	1656
2015	582	796	59	297	3	3	42	0	1782
2016	543	911	42	368	2	3	55	0	1924
2017	547	1006	47	379	4	3	48	0	2034
2018	545	987	53	378	2	7	49	0	2021
2019	579	959	54	357	3	5	60	0	2017
2020	577	965	55	353	3	8	62	0	2023
2021	516	950	62	343	2	5	60	0	1938
2022	547	948	55	366	3	4	70	0	1993
2023	536	992	49	403	4	5	70	0	2059

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edgewater High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1994	100.0	19.9	6.7
1989	1882	108.0	17.4	9.8
1990	1602	112.0	14.3	12.8
1991	1963	113.0	17.3	12.7
1992	1842	108.0	17.0	n/a
1993	2020	100.0	20.2	0.3
1994	2067	105.0	19.7	1.9
1995	2202	104.0	21.2	19.8
1996	2202	104.0	21.2	19.8
1997	2339	116.0	20.2	17.7
1998	2574	123.0	20.9	13.5
1999	2741	128.0	21.4	26
2000	2831	141.0	20.1	27
2001	3082	140.0	22.0	28.1
2002	3194	155.0	20.6	21.6
2003	3194	155.0	20.6	21.6
2004	3255	157.0	20.7	23.8
2005	3182	162.0	19.6	36.5
2006	2738	144.0	19.0	30.4
2007	2574	141.0	18.3	31.3
2008	2272	121.0	18.8	31.7
2009	1943	98.2	20.2	38.9
2010	1876	93.0	20.1	43.4
2011	1749	90.0	19.4	51.2
2012	1723	91.0	18.9	43.5
2013	1710	89.0	19.2	55.3
2014	1656	91.0	18.1	54.8
2015	1782	89.0	20.0	58.9
2016	1924	88.0	21.8	62.6
2017	2034	96.0	21.1	63.4
2018	2021	92.0	21.9	60.9
2019	2017	87.0	23.1	59.4
2020	2023	90.0	22.4	66.6
2021	1938	93.0	20.8	47.1
2022	1993	85.0	23.4	50.8
2023	2059	88.0	23.3	52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edgewater High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1994	100.0	19.9	6.7
1989	1882	108.0	17.4	9.8
1990	1602	112.0	14.3	12.8
1991	1963	113.0	17.3	12.7
1992	1842	108.0	17.0	n/a
1993	2020	100.0	20.2	0.3
1994	2067	105.0	19.7	1.9
1995	2202	104.0	21.2	19.8
1996	2202	104.0	21.2	19.8
1997	2339	116.0	20.2	17.7
1998	2574	123.0	20.9	13.5
1999	2741	128.0	21.4	26
2000	2831	141.0	20.1	27
2001	3082	140.0	22.0	28.1
2002	3194	155.0	20.6	21.6
2003	3194	155.0	20.6	21.6
2004	3255	157.0	20.7	23.8
2005	3182	162.0	19.6	36.5
2006	2738	144.0	19.0	30.4
2007	2574	141.0	18.3	31.3
2008	2272	121.0	18.8	31.7
2009	1943	98.2	20.2	38.9
2010	1876	93.0	20.1	43.4
2011	1749	90.0	19.4	51.2
2012	1723	91.0	18.9	43.5
2013	1710	89.0	19.2	55.3
2014	1656	91.0	18.1	54.8
2015	1782	89.0	20.0	58.9
2016	1924	88.0	21.8	62.6
2017	2034	96.0	21.1	63.4
2018	2021	92.0	21.9	60.9
2019	2017	87.0	23.1	59.4
2020	2023	90.0	22.4	66.6
2021	1938	93.0	20.8	47.1
2022	1993	85.0	23.4	50.8
2023	2059	88.0	23.3	52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edgewater High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$260 (3.5%)	$7,127 (96.5%)	$7,387
2019	$182 (2.4%)	$7,307 (97.6%)	$7,489
2020	$194 (2.4%)	$7,747 (97.6%)	$7,941
2021	$615 (7.5%)	$7,637 (92.5%)	$8,252
2022	$994 (11.6%)	$7,611 (88.4%)	$8,606
2023	$1,173 (13.6%)	$7,439 (86.4%)	$8,612

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edgewater High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 357^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 416^th of 792 High schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater High)	48	46	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Edgewater High)	49	41	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Edgewater High)	72	56	16%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Edgewater High)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Edgewater High)	23	11	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Edgewater High)	37	20	17%
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2017	2059	2.1%
African American	959	992	3.4%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	54	49	9.3%
Hispanic	357	403	12.9%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	579	536	7.4%
Two or More Races	60	70	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	52.4%	7%

Schools Near Edgewater High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edgewater High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3100 Edgewater Dr	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 835-4900	2,059	88	23.3	52.4%	536 (26.0%)	992 (48.2%)	403 (19.6%)	49 (2.4%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	70 (3.4%)	38	440^th of 807 public high schools	45.5%		37.5	416^th of 792 public high schools	47.5%	24				49.0	47.0					22.0	32.0	59.0	67.0		$8,612	$1,173	$7,439
Orlando Science Middle High Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	2427 Lynx Ln	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 253-7304	1,308	69	18.9	32.8%	270 (20.6%)	218 (16.7%)	297 (22.7%)	472 (36.1%)	11 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	35 (2.7%)	85.2	48^th of 807 public high schools	94.1%		86.6	41^st of 792 public high schools	94.8%	7	83.0	87.0	85.0	89.0	86.0	69.0	92.0	93.0	79.0	82.0	90.0	88.0	86.0	93.0	$9,764	$00	$9,764
Orange Technical College	Public	9-12	301 W Amelia St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 246-7060	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mater Academy Narcoossee High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8315 Academy Dr.	Orlando	32827	Orange County	Orange	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(321) 677-1727	36	0		8.3%	7 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (75.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	62.8	193^rd of 807 public high schools	76.1%					(n/a)				78.0	59.0					61.0	48.0	79.0			$38,995	$26,634	$12,361
Jones High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 S Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 835-2300	1,672	69	24.2	75.4%	26 (1.6%)	1,431 (85.6%)	200 (12.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.5%)	30	543^rd of 807 public high schools	32.7%		15.4	638^th of 792 public high schools	19.4%	95				32.0	34.0					26.0	34.0	78.0	82.0		$9,309	$1,484	$7,824
Ese Transition	Public	12	12301 Warrior Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-2399	120	16	7.5	2.5%	34 (28.3%)	28 (23.3%)	51 (42.5%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	427 N Primrose Dr	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 480-2352	93	9	10.3	51.6%	17 (18.3%)	41 (44.1%)	27 (29.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	37.9	442^nd of 807 public high schools	45.2%		51.2	273^rd of 792 public high schools	65.5%	169	40.0	73.0	43.0	54.0	25.0	0.0		35.0	31.0	15.0	26.0	60.0	75.0	80.0	$11,013	$00	$11,013
Maynard Evans High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4949 Silver Star Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 522-3400	2,417	114	21.2	69.1%	48 (2.0%)	1,980 (81.9%)	330 (13.7%)	31 (1.3%)	10 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	11 (0.5%)	23.7	604^th of 807 public high schools	25.2%		21.1	593^rd of 792 public high schools	25.1%	11				30.0	34.0					26.0	33.0	53.0	56.0		$8,791	$1,842	$6,950
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	728 Gear Lake Ave	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 992-0456	44	5	8.8	6.8%	9 (20.5%)	20 (45.5%)	13 (29.5%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)								(n/a)
Winter Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Summerfield Rd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 622-3200	3,369	154	21.8	36.6%	1,617 (48.0%)	306 (9.1%)	1,101 (32.7%)	226 (6.7%)	8 (0.2%)	9 (0.3%)	102 (3.0%)	67.5	153^rd of 807 public high schools	81.0%		68.4	142^nd of 792 public high schools	82.1%	11				61.0	68.0					36.0	70.0	82.0	80.0		$8,981	$974	$8,006

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewater High

What is the racial makeup of Edgewater High?

Students at Edgewater High are 48% African American, 26% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Edgewater High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,059 students attended Edgewater High.

What schools feed into Edgewater High?

Edgewater High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hungerford Elementary
Elementary : Killarney Elementary
Elementary : Lake Silver Elementary
Elementary : Lake Sybelia Elementary
Elementary : Lake Weston Elementary
Elementary : Princeton Elementary
Elementary : Rosemont Elementary
Middle : College Park Middle

What district is Edgewater High in?

Orange

Is Edgewater High a good school?

Edgewater High ranks 440^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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