Dr. Phillips High

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Dr. Phillips High ranks 433 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dr. Phillips High is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 3,202 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.

Dr. Phillips High has a diverse student population, with 42.54% Hispanic, 32.76% African American, and 18.52% White students in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher compared to nearby schools like Lake Buena Vista High (57.64% Hispanic) and Olympia High (35.97% Hispanic). Additionally, Dr. Phillips High has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.4% to 97.8% over the past five years, significantly higher than the nearby Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus, which had a 16% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023.

However, Dr. Phillips High has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 24.7% in 2019-2020 to 51.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages, as well as nearby schools like Olympia High (48.0%) and Lake Buena Vista High (55.7%). Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts, are lower than the district and state averages, suggesting that the school may need to strengthen its academic support and interventions in these core subject areas.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 8-12

6500 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819

(407) 355-3200

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
433^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,096

Feeder schools for Dr. Phillips High:

Elementary:	Dr. Phillips Elementary
	Eagles Nest Elementary
	Millennia Elementary
	Palm Lake Elementary
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	Shingle Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 3,202

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.5%

African American:

32.8%

White:

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Phillips High ranks worse than 53.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dr. Phillips 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 Dr. Phillips High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.5%), African American (32.8%), White (18.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Phillips High is 23.7. 37 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Phillips High employs 135 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Phillips High is $8,096. 36 high schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Phillips High 433^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Dr. Phillips 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 Dr. Phillips High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	81.43	76^th	484	84.3%
2005	67.72	154^th	487	68.4%
2006	63.61	169^th	477	64.6%
2007	72.12	139^th	563	75.3%
2008	75.93	122^nd	577	78.9%
2009	75.42	125^th	587	78.7%
2010	72.68	156^th	620	74.8%
2011	69.52	181^st	622	70.9%
2012	51.74	222^nd	606	63.4%
2013	59.30	203^rd	648	68.7%
2014	53.98	287^th	687	58.2%
2016	44.31	334^th	693	51.8%
2017	42.60	345^th	714	51.7%
2018	48.95	293^rd	716	59.1%
2019	48.83	290^th	734	60.5%
2021	40.37	364^th	746	51.2%
2022	32.66	472^nd	774	39.0%
2023	35.95	433^rd	792	45.3%
2024	38.46	433^rd	807	46.3%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Dr. Phillips High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1914	739	126	224	10	n/a	n/a	0	3013
1989	2022	739	183	274	14	n/a	n/a	0	3232
1990	2169	703	219	356	14	n/a	n/a	0	3461
1991	2184	646	247	524	14	n/a	n/a	0	3615
1992	2210	644	334	642	17	n/a	n/a	0	3847
1993	1771	625	273	459	15	n/a	n/a	0	3143
1994	1753	647	271	466	21	n/a	n/a	0	3158
1995	2038	801	336	576	17	n/a	n/a	0	3768
1996	2038	801	336	576	17	n/a	n/a	0	3768
1997	2119	833	350	615	21	n/a	n/a	0	3938
1998	2160	894	330	627	21	n/a	n/a	0	4032
1999	2255	936	300	693	17	n/a	n/a	0	4201
2000	2267	930	332	710	18	n/a	n/a	0	4257
2001	2291	954	322	739	18	n/a	n/a	0	4324
2002	1854	890	265	778	13	n/a	n/a	0	3800
2003	1854	890	265	778	13	n/a	n/a	0	3800
2004	1735	834	233	704	19	n/a	n/a	0	3525
2005	1675	1164	234	803	17	n/a	n/a	0	3893
2006	1559	1092	228	806	17	n/a	n/a	0	3702
2007	1468	1008	237	713	15	n/a	n/a	37	3478
2008	1453	1004	243	780	13	n/a	n/a	47	3540
2009	1413	975	265	833	12	n/a	n/a	53	3551
2010	1409	1051	261	858	14	n/a	n/a	74	3667
2011	1314	1125	256	850	12	1	66	0	3624
2012	1288	1152	254	863	9	1	74	0	3641
2013	1258	1164	251	884	10	4	80	0	3651
2014	1144	1112	251	894	9	5	75	0	3490
2015	1126	1107	255	918	5	10	70	0	3491
2016	1089	1141	241	1017	4	12	77	0	3581
2017	1039	1198	252	1113	4	10	73	0	3689
2018	1034	1144	268	1222	4	12	89	0	3773
2019	992	1183	256	1346	6	13	82	0	3878
2020	909	1140	237	1479	7	9	76	0	3857
2021	827	1054	225	1414	7	7	70	0	3604
2022	669	1063	156	1258	7	9	61	0	3223
2023	593	1049	127	1362	6	12	53	0	3202

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Phillips High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	3013	141.0	21.3	2.3
1989	3232	173.0	18.6	5.6
1990	3461	189.0	18.3	6.4
1991	3615	208.0	17.3	6.2
1992	3847	197.0	19.5	0
1993	3143	145.0	21.7	0.1
1994	3158	139.0	22.7	9.1
1995	3768	162.0	23.3	12.7
1996	3768	162.0	23.3	12.7
1997	3938	177.0	22.2	11.4
1998	4032	191.0	21.1	8.7
1999	4201	190.0	22.1	20.7
2000	4257	197.0	21.6	21
2001	4324	195.0	22.2	21.2
2002	3800	186.0	20.4	17.2
2003	3800	186.0	20.4	17.2
2004	3525	188.0	18.8	21.7
2005	3893	181.0	21.5	32.5
2006	3702	198.0	18.7	24.8
2007	3478	186.0	18.7	26.7
2008	3540	185.0	19.1	24.5
2009	3551	176.0	20.6	28.2
2010	3667	164.0	22.3	31.8
2011	3624	175.0	20.7	39.5
2012	3641	176.0	20.6	38.7
2013	3651	175.0	20.8	45.7
2014	3490	177.0	19.7	47.7
2015	3491	174.0	20.0	45.5
2016	3581	176.0	20.3	51.4
2017	3689	172.0	21.4	52.7
2018	3773	172.0	21.9	47.7
2019	3878	178.0	21.7	52.3
2020	3857	172.0	22.4	58.6
2021	3604	159.0	22.6	58.4
2022	3223	143.0	22.5	42.8
2023	3202	135.0	23.7	43.7

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 Dr. Phillips High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	3013	141.0	21.3	2.3
1989	3232	173.0	18.6	5.6
1990	3461	189.0	18.3	6.4
1991	3615	208.0	17.3	6.2
1992	3847	197.0	19.5	0
1993	3143	145.0	21.7	0.1
1994	3158	139.0	22.7	9.1
1995	3768	162.0	23.3	12.7
1996	3768	162.0	23.3	12.7
1997	3938	177.0	22.2	11.4
1998	4032	191.0	21.1	8.7
1999	4201	190.0	22.1	20.7
2000	4257	197.0	21.6	21
2001	4324	195.0	22.2	21.2
2002	3800	186.0	20.4	17.2
2003	3800	186.0	20.4	17.2
2004	3525	188.0	18.8	21.7
2005	3893	181.0	21.5	32.5
2006	3702	198.0	18.7	24.8
2007	3478	186.0	18.7	26.7
2008	3540	185.0	19.1	24.5
2009	3551	176.0	20.6	28.2
2010	3667	164.0	22.3	31.8
2011	3624	175.0	20.7	39.5
2012	3641	176.0	20.6	38.7
2013	3651	175.0	20.8	45.7
2014	3490	177.0	19.7	47.7
2015	3491	174.0	20.0	45.5
2016	3581	176.0	20.3	51.4
2017	3689	172.0	21.4	52.7
2018	3773	172.0	21.9	47.7
2019	3878	178.0	21.7	52.3
2020	3857	172.0	22.4	58.6
2021	3604	159.0	22.6	58.4
2022	3223	143.0	22.5	42.8
2023	3202	135.0	23.7	43.7

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 Dr. Phillips High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$280 (4.0%)	$6,785 (96.0%)	$7,065
2019	$293 (3.9%)	$7,150 (96.1%)	$7,442
2020	$197 (2.7%)	$7,234 (97.3%)	$7,432
2021	$550 (7.2%)	$7,092 (92.8%)	$7,642
2022	$998 (11.4%)	$7,778 (88.6%)	$8,776
2023	$927 (11.5%)	$7,169 (88.5%)	$8,096

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Phillips High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 290^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 433^rd of 792 High schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phillips High)	53	45	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Phillips High)	53	40	13%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Dr. Phillips High)	73	59	14%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Dr. Phillips High)	72	58	14%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dr. Phillips High)	43	19	24%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Dr. Phillips High)	38	24	14%
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	3878	3202	17.4%
African American	1183	1049	11.3%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	256	127	50.4%
Hispanic	1346	1362	1.2%
Pacific Islander	13	12	7.7%
White	992	593	40.2%
Two or More Races	82	53	35.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	43.7%	8.6%

Schools Near Dr. Phillips 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)	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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. Phillips High	Public, Magnet	8-12	6500 Turkey Lake Rd	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 355-3200	3,202	135	23.7	43.7%	593 (18.5%)	1,049 (32.8%)	1,362 (42.5%)	127 (4.0%)	6 (0.2%)	12 (0.4%)	53 (1.7%)	38.5	433^rd of 807 public high schools	46.3%		36	433^rd of 792 public high schools	45.3%			43.0	49.0			22.0	38.0	59.0	68.0	$8,096	$927	$7,169
Universal Education Center	Public	10-12	1000 Universal Studios Plz	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 224-6634	26	5	5.2	11.5%	6 (23.1%)	4 (15.4%)	15 (57.7%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									62.0	$25,434	$2,865	$22,568
Simon Youth Found Academy At Outlet Mktplce	Public	10-12	5253 International Dr Ste B4/	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-6114	29	5	5.8	72.4%	6 (20.7%)	9 (31.0%)	11 (37.9%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)									13.0	$33,352	$3,232	$30,120
Olympia High	Public	8-12	4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-6400	2,969	116	25.5	47.1%	782 (26.3%)	795 (26.8%)	1,068 (36.0%)	224 (7.5%)	11 (0.4%)	20 (0.7%)	69 (2.3%)	49.9	302^nd of 807 public high schools	62.6%		47.6	312^th of 792 public high schools	60.6%	10		49.0	54.0			35.0	57.0	67.0	71.0	$7,527	$901	$6,626
Florida Virtual High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	5422 Carrier Dr.	Orlando	32819	Orange County	Fl Virtual	No	No	Yes	Yes	(800) 374-1430	3,572	132	27.0	25.3%	1,883 (52.7%)	289 (8.1%)	1,065 (29.8%)	122 (3.4%)	6 (0.2%)	7 (0.2%)	200 (5.6%)	64.3	179^th of 807 public high schools	77.8%		69.5	133^rd of 792 public high schools	83.2%	46		67.0	67.0			46.0	54.0	75.0	77.0	$6,944	$842	$6,102
Orange Technical College South Campus	Public	9-12	2900 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 251-6000	0	31	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Orange Youth Academy	Public	7-12	3150 39th St	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 535-4111	42	5	8.4	7.1%	7 (16.7%)	30 (71.4%)	5 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Juvenile Offenders Program	Public	7-12	3741 Vision Blvd	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 836-3326	6	3	2.0		1 (16.7%)	3 (50.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Buena Vista High School	Public	9-12	11305 Daryl Carter Parkway	Orlando	32821	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 315-7940	1,714	79	21.6	48.7%	326 (19.0%)	230 (13.4%)	988 (57.6%)	133 (7.8%)	5 (0.3%)	12 (0.7%)	20 (1.2%)	37.4	446^th of 807 public high schools	44.7%		30.5	498^th of 792 public high schools	37.1%	52		42.0	47.0			35.0	49.0	52.0	64.0	$8,325	$947	$7,378
Sunshine High School-Greater Orlando Campus	Public, Charter	7-12	6600 Old Winter Garden Rd	Orlando	32835	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 641-4156	394	8	49.2	0.8%	30 (7.6%)	203 (51.5%)	153 (38.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2.1	788^th of 807 public high schools	2.4%		6.4	687^th of 792 public high schools	13.3%	101	0.0	5.0	3.0	23.0	0.0	10.0	5.0	10.0	11.0	$10,712	$1,976	$8,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Phillips High

What schools feed into Dr. Phillips High?

Dr. Phillips High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dr. Phillips Elementary
Elementary : Eagles Nest Elementary
Elementary : Millennia Elementary
Elementary : Palm Lake Elementary
Elementary : Shingle Creek Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Phillips High?

Students at Dr. Phillips High are 43% Hispanic, 33% African American, 19% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Dr. Phillips High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,202 students attended Dr. Phillips High.

What district is Dr. Phillips High in?

Orange

Is Dr. Phillips High a good school?

Dr. Phillips High ranks 433^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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