Colonial High

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:
575th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,210 Help


Feeder schools for Colonial High:

Elementary:    Azalea Park Elementary
    Chickasaw Elementary
    Deerwood Elementary
    Engelwood Elementary
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Middle:    Liberty Middle
    Roberto Clemente Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.6 Help
Number of students:  3,442

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.7%
African American:
11.6%
White:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colonial High ranks worse than 71.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 27th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.82. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Colonial High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.7%), African American (11.6%), White (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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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...)
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Finance
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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 575th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Colonial High in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.87 346th 484 28.5%
2005 33.89 353rd 487 27.5%
2006 33.55 352nd 477 26.2%
2007 36.93 375th 563 33.4%
2008 37.10 384th 577 33.4%
2009 40.22 379th 587 35.4%
2010 41.68 407th 620 34.4%
2011 37.74 435th 622 30.1%
2012 18.73 479th 606 21.0%
2013 28.80 471st 648 27.3%
2014 31.86 468th 687 31.9%
2016 24.30 502nd 693 27.6%
2017 22.11 522nd 714 26.9%
2018 29.26 477th 716 33.4%
2019 28.67 495th 734 32.6%
2021 22.95 533rd 746 28.6%
2022 26.67 531st 774 31.4%
2023 22.61 579th 792 26.9%
2024 26.82 575th 807 28.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Colonial High Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 734 High schoolsRanks 579th 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)4136
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5250
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial High)3732
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5046
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Colonial High)5744
 13%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Colonial High)6652
 14%
   End of Course US History (Orange)7063
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Colonial High)2814
 14%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Colonial High)2318
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Orange)5344
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students34023442
 1.2%
African American351398
 13.4%
American Indian91
 88.9%
Asian9176
 16.5%
Hispanic25252606
 3.2%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White377318
 15.6%
Two or More Races4839
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%61.9%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial High

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

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

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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