Colonial High

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Colonial High ranks 575 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Colonial High is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,442 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colonial High has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (75.71%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 29.03% to 59.84% Hispanic students. Despite maintaining a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.8% to 98.7% over the past few years, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and English Language Arts. Additionally, Colonial High has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 34.4% to 62.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools like William R Boone High and Aloma High Charter.

The analysis of Colonial High reveals several areas of concern, including the high Hispanic student population, low test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rates. The school's performance lags behind the surrounding schools and the district and state averages, suggesting the need for a comprehensive improvement plan to address these challenges and provide a better educational experience for the students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 8-12

6100 Oleander Dr
Orlando, FL 32807

(407) 482-6300

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
575^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,210

Feeder schools for Colonial High:

Elementary:	Azalea Park Elementary
	Chickasaw Elementary
	Deerwood Elementary
	Engelwood Elementary
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	Forsyth Woods Elementary
	Hidden Oaks Elementary
	Little River Elementary
	Pinar Elementary
	Three Points Elementary
	Ventura Elementary
Middle:	Liberty Middle
	Roberto Clemente Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

Number of students: 3,442

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.7%

African American:

11.6%

White:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colonial High ranks worse than 71.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colonial 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), African American (11.6%), White (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonial High is 22.6. 29 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Colonial High employs 152 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial High is $8,210. 35 high schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial High 575^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Colonial 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 Colonial High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	34.87	346^th	484	28.5%
2005	33.89	353^rd	487	27.5%
2006	33.55	352^nd	477	26.2%
2007	36.93	375^th	563	33.4%
2008	37.10	384^th	577	33.4%
2009	40.22	379^th	587	35.4%
2010	41.68	407^th	620	34.4%
2011	37.74	435^th	622	30.1%
2012	18.73	479^th	606	21.0%
2013	28.80	471^st	648	27.3%
2014	31.86	468^th	687	31.9%
2016	24.30	502^nd	693	27.6%
2017	22.11	522^nd	714	26.9%
2018	29.26	477^th	716	33.4%
2019	28.67	495^th	734	32.6%
2021	22.95	533^rd	746	28.6%
2022	26.67	531^st	774	31.4%
2023	22.61	579^th	792	26.9%
2024	26.82	575^th	807	28.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Colonial High School is one of the worst schools in Orange County, public or private! So glad to be out of there! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

No commicate.teacher and student only write off or send student home if things don't go the way.this is the worse solutions for school.very unprofessional staff as a leadership. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Colonial High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	3228	96	141	593	7	n/a	n/a	0	4065
1989	3018	128	135	691	11	n/a	n/a	0	3983
1990	2746	152	124	735	7	n/a	n/a	0	3764
1991	1609	113	113	637	4	n/a	n/a	0	2476
1992	1530	108	104	776	10	n/a	n/a	0	2528
1993	1438	119	109	785	13	n/a	n/a	0	2464
1994	1402	138	106	901	12	n/a	n/a	0	2559
1995	1383	209	90	1073	5	n/a	n/a	0	2760
1996	1383	209	90	1073	5	n/a	n/a	0	2760
1997	1406	266	86	1117	8	n/a	n/a	0	2883
1998	1370	272	95	1148	2	n/a	n/a	0	2887
1999	1356	294	90	1272	6	n/a	n/a	0	3018
2000	1382	322	87	1431	7	n/a	n/a	0	3229
2001	1359	330	90	1615	6	n/a	n/a	0	3400
2002	1238	389	91	1843	5	n/a	n/a	0	3566
2003	1238	389	91	1843	5	n/a	n/a	0	3566
2004	1190	413	90	2030	6	n/a	n/a	0	3729
2005	1087	455	96	2197	8	n/a	n/a	0	3843
2006	990	404	94	2268	8	n/a	n/a	0	3764
2007	846	399	101	2397	9	n/a	n/a	26	3778
2008	818	376	108	2506	8	n/a	n/a	40	3856
2009	748	383	107	2504	6	n/a	n/a	66	3814
2010	637	351	105	2294	2	n/a	n/a	60	3449
2011	585	367	79	2350	4	3	71	0	3459
2012	500	346	85	2278	6	2	65	0	3282
2013	481	343	87	2455	11	3	59	0	3439
2014	468	331	76	2406	11	3	62	0	3357
2015	487	301	80	2398	9	1	63	0	3339
2016	459	337	88	2620	10	2	65	0	3581
2017	448	346	91	2533	8	2	60	0	3488
2018	412	334	91	2482	7	0	50	0	3376
2019	377	351	91	2525	9	1	48	0	3402
2020	378	370	81	2474	5	2	40	0	3350
2021	352	347	80	2463	3	4	33	0	3282
2022	357	379	83	2494	2	4	37	0	3356
2023	318	398	76	2606	1	4	39	0	3442

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 Colonial High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	4065	209.0	19.4	6.4
1989	3983	237.0	16.8	8.1
1990	3764	174.0	21.6	5.9
1991	2476	131.0	18.9	15.1
1992	2528	107.0	23.6	0.2
1993	2464	86.0	28.7	2.7
1994	2559	94.0	27.2	10.7
1995	2760	136.0	20.3	22.2
1996	2760	136.0	20.3	22.2
1997	2883	138.0	20.9	19.4
1998	2887	143.0	20.2	16.5
1999	3018	153.0	19.7	37.4
2000	3229	123.0	26.3	39.8
2001	3400	158.0	21.5	41.1
2002	3566	168.0	21.2	32.9
2003	3566	168.0	21.2	32.9
2004	3729	180.0	20.7	33.7
2005	3843	191.0	20.1	46.9
2006	3764	190.0	19.8	41.2
2007	3778	183.0	20.6	41.8
2008	3856	189.0	20.4	46.2
2009	3814	175.9	22.2	51.1
2010	3449	153.0	22.5	60
2011	3459	151.0	22.9	66.8
2012	3282	151.0	21.7	66.7
2013	3439	156.0	22.0	79.2
2014	3357	162.0	20.7	76.6
2015	3339	160.0	20.8	77.1
2016	3581	152.0	23.5	99.9
2017	3488	156.0	22.3	99.9
2018	3376	155.0	21.7	57.7
2019	3402	149.0	22.8	56.9
2020	3350	149.0	22.4	90.9
2021	3282	146.0	22.4	55.4
2022	3356	150.0	22.3	59.9
2023	3442	152.0	22.6	61.9

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 Colonial High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	4065	209.0	19.4	6.4
1989	3983	237.0	16.8	8.1
1990	3764	174.0	21.6	5.9
1991	2476	131.0	18.9	15.1
1992	2528	107.0	23.6	0.2
1993	2464	86.0	28.7	2.7
1994	2559	94.0	27.2	10.7
1995	2760	136.0	20.3	22.2
1996	2760	136.0	20.3	22.2
1997	2883	138.0	20.9	19.4
1998	2887	143.0	20.2	16.5
1999	3018	153.0	19.7	37.4
2000	3229	123.0	26.3	39.8
2001	3400	158.0	21.5	41.1
2002	3566	168.0	21.2	32.9
2003	3566	168.0	21.2	32.9
2004	3729	180.0	20.7	33.7
2005	3843	191.0	20.1	46.9
2006	3764	190.0	19.8	41.2
2007	3778	183.0	20.6	41.8
2008	3856	189.0	20.4	46.2
2009	3814	175.9	22.2	51.1
2010	3449	153.0	22.5	60
2011	3459	151.0	22.9	66.8
2012	3282	151.0	21.7	66.7
2013	3439	156.0	22.0	79.2
2014	3357	162.0	20.7	76.6
2015	3339	160.0	20.8	77.1
2016	3581	152.0	23.5	99.9
2017	3488	156.0	22.3	99.9
2018	3376	155.0	21.7	57.7
2019	3402	149.0	22.8	56.9
2020	3350	149.0	22.4	90.9
2021	3282	146.0	22.4	55.4
2022	3356	150.0	22.3	59.9
2023	3442	152.0	22.6	61.9

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 Colonial High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$708 (9.6%)	$6,676 (90.4%)	$7,384
2019	$503 (6.9%)	$6,826 (93.1%)	$7,330
2020	$647 (8.5%)	$6,987 (91.5%)	$7,633
2021	$971 (12.5%)	$6,779 (87.5%)	$7,751
2022	$1,523 (18.1%)	$6,883 (81.9%)	$8,407
2023	$1,311 (16.0%)	$6,899 (84.0%)	$8,210

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial 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 495^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 579^th of 792 High schools	5.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial High)	41	36	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial High)	37	32	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Colonial High)	57	44	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Colonial High)	66	52	14%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Colonial High)	28	14	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Colonial High)	23	18	5%
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	3402	3442	1.2%
African American	351	398	13.4%
American Indian	9	1	88.9%
Asian	91	76	16.5%
Hispanic	2525	2606	3.2%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	377	318	15.6%
Two or More Races	48	39	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.9%	61.9%	5%

Schools Near Colonial 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 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
Colonial High	Public, Magnet	8-12	6100 Oleander Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 482-6300	3,442	152	22.6	61.9%	318 (9.2%)	398 (11.6%)	2,606 (75.7%)	76 (2.2%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.1%)	39 (1.1%)	26.8	575^th of 807 public high schools	28.7%		22.6	579^th of 792 public high schools	26.9%	4				34.0	32.0				25.0	36.0	53.0	58.0		$8,210	$1,311	$6,899
Access Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	6000 E Colonial Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 319-0640	129	12	10.7	2.3%	38 (29.5%)	24 (18.6%)	55 (42.6%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)								(n/a)														$24,332	$1,818	$22,514
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)
Beta	Public	6-12	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 277-1942	55	7	7.8	70.9%	4 (7.3%)	31 (56.4%)	19 (34.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$196,920	$12,337	$184,583
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
Acceleration East	Public	8-12	2274 S Semoran Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 992-0917	220	16	13.7	70.0%	16 (7.3%)	26 (11.8%)	176 (80.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	45.3	358^th of 807 public high schools	55.6%		26.1	541^st of 792 public high schools	31.7%	183				46.0	42.0				58.0	46.0	72.0	66.0		$16,236	$1,850	$14,387
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
Aloma High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	495 N Semoran Blvd Ste 1	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 657-4343	366	11	33.2	0.8%	59 (16.1%)	64 (17.5%)	219 (59.8%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	4.6	723^rd of 807 public high schools	10.4%		7.7	675^th of 792 public high schools	14.8%	48			30.0	17.0	11.0				0.0	7.0	13.0	24.0		$10,480	$1,863	$8,617
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)
William R Boone High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1000 E Kaley St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 893-7200	2,780	129	21.5	44.4%	1,175 (42.3%)	276 (9.9%)	1,161 (41.8%)	67 (2.4%)	4 (0.1%)	8 (0.3%)	89 (3.2%)	53	268^th of 807 public high schools	66.8%		58.2	216^th of 792 public high schools	72.7%	52				59.0	53.0				26.0	57.0	67.0	80.0		$8,887	$1,016	$7,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial High

What is the racial makeup of Colonial High?

Students at Colonial High are 76% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Colonial High?

Colonial High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Azalea Park Elementary
Elementary : Chickasaw Elementary
Elementary : Deerwood Elementary
Elementary : Engelwood Elementary
Elementary : Forsyth Woods Elementary
Elementary : Hidden Oaks Elementary
Elementary : Little River Elementary
Elementary : Pinar Elementary
Elementary : Three Points Elementary
Elementary : Ventura Elementary
Middle : Liberty Middle
Middle : Roberto Clemente Middle

How many students attend Colonial High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,442 students attended Colonial High.

What district is Colonial High in?

Orange

Is Colonial High a good school?

Colonial High ranks 575^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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