Freedom High

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Freedom High ranks 357 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom High is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,623 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Freedom High has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (65.54%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 42.54% to 57.64% Hispanic students. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.2% to 99.5% over the past few years, outperforming the state and district averages. However, Freedom High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 23.7% in 2018-2019 to 45.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are generally lower than the district and state averages, indicating room for improvement in academic performance.

Comparing Freedom High to nearby schools, Cornerstone Charter Academy High outperforms Freedom High in several key metrics, including higher state rankings, graduation rates, and test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts. On the other hand, Chancery High Charter has significantly lower test scores, graduation rates, and state rankings compared to Freedom High and the other surrounding schools, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2500 Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837

(407) 816-5600

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
357^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,469

Feeder schools for Freedom High:

Elementary:	Hunters Creek Elementary
	John Young Elementary
	Waterbridge Elementary
	West Creek Elementary
Middle:	Hunters Creek Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 2,623

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.5%

White:

18.1%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom High ranks better than 55.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Freedom 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 (65.5%), White (18.1%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom High is 22.4. 28 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Freedom High employs 117 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom High is $8,469. 31 high schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom High 357^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Freedom 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 Freedom High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	54.15	242^nd	484	50.0%
2005	42.23	316^th	487	35.1%
2006	46.38	271^st	477	43.2%
2007	57.52	241^st	563	57.2%
2008	54.88	272^nd	577	52.9%
2009	68.59	168^th	587	71.4%
2010	67.06	194^th	620	68.7%
2011	65.05	222^nd	622	64.3%
2012	59.21	167^th	606	72.4%
2013	63.79	168^th	648	74.1%
2014	58.80	240^th	687	65.1%
2016	47.46	303^rd	693	56.3%
2017	47.06	309^th	714	56.7%
2018	45.34	327^th	716	54.3%
2019	40.25	391^st	734	46.7%
2021	36.46	404^th	746	45.8%
2022	43.96	338^th	774	56.3%
2023	46.45	324^th	792	59.1%
2024	45.31	357^th	807	55.8%

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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: 4.3)

71%

14%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, November 6, 2016

Nice newer school.
Many many classes to choose from. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

I think our school is great, our teacher's are amazing, the students are accepting, everyone pretty much is like a family. There isn't really a lot of bullying, and when there is, it's a school against a person, we protect our own. Parents don't seem to understand that school is just as much about experience as grades. Grades aren't worth being scarred for the rest of your life. We all pretty much have higher standards, in my class 9th graders with Algebra 1 were the minority. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Personally as a student at Freedom High School I can assure it is a very well rounded school and has accomplished a lot in sports and we were just named an A+ school! Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, June 8, 2011

This school is one of the BEST High Schools in Florida!!! Excellent teachers and curriculum. Go class of 2011!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 6, 2010

I am very pleased with our principal he always gives us updates during the week Close Quote

Enrollment information for Freedom High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	949	370	209	920	17	n/a	n/a	0	2465
2005	1145	544	235	1383	15	n/a	n/a	0	3322
2006	1105	522	250	1418	19	n/a	n/a	0	3314
2007	982	427	226	1335	19	n/a	n/a	50	3039
2008	967	439	200	1329	18	n/a	n/a	63	3016
2009	882	392	193	1259	16	n/a	n/a	66	2808
2010	805	384	188	1320	8	n/a	n/a	67	2772
2011	836	429	201	1350	10	1	76	0	2903
2012	832	462	205	1500	13	2	81	0	3095
2013	824	469	232	1484	13	5	85	0	3112
2014	841	457	235	1592	13	6	87	0	3231
2015	825	415	236	1715	11	8	71	0	3281
2016	826	416	226	1862	15	13	80	0	3438
2017	804	426	226	2080	15	13	74	0	3638
2018	782	442	235	2289	15	17	82	0	3862
2019	762	415	235	2466	13	17	82	0	3990
2020	703	392	242	2394	10	14	74	0	3829
2021	621	357	216	2302	5	13	61	0	3575
2022	545	249	211	1858	3	9	40	0	2915
2023	475	191	181	1719	3	12	42	0	2623

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 Freedom High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	2465	107.0	23.0	22.8
2005	3322	138.0	24.1	35.5
2006	3314	166.0	20.0	31.2
2007	3039	158.0	19.2	33.4
2008	3016	145.0	20.8	33.6
2009	2808	127.8	22.5	37.7
2010	2772	123.0	22.5	46.6
2011	2903	140.0	20.7	51.9
2012	3095	145.0	21.3	52.8
2013	3112	146.0	21.3	54.5
2014	3231	146.0	22.1	55.7
2015	3281	149.0	22.0	49.5
2016	3438	156.0	22.0	57.7
2017	3638	160.0	22.7	57.7
2018	3862	168.0	22.9	57.4
2019	3990	179.0	22.2	60.4
2020	3829	177.0	21.6	64
2021	3575	170.0	21.0	63.6
2022	2915	132.0	22.0	39.2
2023	2623	117.0	22.4	53.3

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 Freedom High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	2465	107.0	23.0	22.8
2005	3322	138.0	24.1	35.5
2006	3314	166.0	20.0	31.2
2007	3039	158.0	19.2	33.4
2008	3016	145.0	20.8	33.6
2009	2808	127.8	22.5	37.7
2010	2772	123.0	22.5	46.6
2011	2903	140.0	20.7	51.9
2012	3095	145.0	21.3	52.8
2013	3112	146.0	21.3	54.5
2014	3231	146.0	22.1	55.7
2015	3281	149.0	22.0	49.5
2016	3438	156.0	22.0	57.7
2017	3638	160.0	22.7	57.7
2018	3862	168.0	22.9	57.4
2019	3990	179.0	22.2	60.4
2020	3829	177.0	21.6	64
2021	3575	170.0	21.0	63.6
2022	2915	132.0	22.0	39.2
2023	2623	117.0	22.4	53.3

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 Freedom High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$238 (3.8%)	$6,026 (96.2%)	$6,264
2019	$258 (3.7%)	$6,687 (96.3%)	$6,944
2020	$300 (4.0%)	$7,109 (95.9%)	$7,410
2021	$516 (6.7%)	$7,227 (93.3%)	$7,742
2022	$1,000 (11.7%)	$7,576 (88.3%)	$8,576
2023	$1,036 (12.2%)	$7,433 (87.8%)	$8,469

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom 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 391^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 324^th of 792 High schools	12.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom High)	50	49	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom High)	49	48	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Freedom High)	60	70	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Freedom High)	67	66	1%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Freedom High)	32	28	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Freedom High)	42	45	3%
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	3990	2623	34.3%
African American	415	191	54%
American Indian	13	3	76.9%
Asian	235	181	23%
Hispanic	2466	1719	30.3%
Pacific Islander	17	12	29.4%
White	762	475	37.7%
Two or More Races	82	42	48.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.4%	53.3%	7.1%

Schools Near Freedom 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
Freedom High	Public	9-12	2500 Taft Vineland Rd	Orlando	32837	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 816-5600	2,623	117	22.4	53.3%	475 (18.1%)	191 (7.3%)	1,719 (65.5%)	181 (6.9%)	3 (0.1%)	12 (0.5%)	42 (1.6%)	45.3	357^th of 807 public high schools	55.8%		46.5	324^th of 792 public high schools	59.1%	33				48.0	48.0					41.0	41.0	71.0	67.0		$8,469	$1,036	$7,433
Project Compass	Public	7-12	7531 S Orange Blossom Trl	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 235-1500	11	4	2.7	72.7%	2 (18.2%)	7 (63.6%)	2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$87,072	$7,894	$79,178
Cypress Creek High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1101 Bear Crossing Dr	Orlando	32824	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 852-3400	3,467	148	23.4	43.1%	351 (10.1%)	497 (14.3%)	2,339 (67.5%)	215 (6.2%)	8 (0.2%)	17 (0.5%)	40 (1.2%)	34.7	479^th of 807 public high schools	40.6%		33.1	471^st of 792 public high schools	40.5%	8				47.0	42.0					16.0	36.0	64.0	57.0		$7,764	$804	$6,960
Chancery High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	7001 S Orange Blossom Trl	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 850-9791	426	10	42.6	1.4%	28 (6.6%)	144 (33.8%)	243 (57.0%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1.6	803^rd of 807 public high schools	0.5%		2.3	780^th of 792 public high schools	1.5%	23			17.0	6.0	4.0			8.0	15.0	3.0	2.0	7.0	6.0		$10,223	$1,531	$8,692
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)
Oak Ridge High	Public, Magnet	8-12	700 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 852-3200	2,477	106	23.3	66.4%	106 (4.3%)	1,096 (44.2%)	1,203 (48.6%)	47 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.2%)	16 (0.6%)	30.2	539^th of 807 public high schools	33.2%		13.5	650^th of 792 public high schools	17.9%	111				34.0	33.0					21.0	40.0	62.0	64.0		$8,486	$1,647	$6,838
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
Cornerstone Charter Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	906 Waltham Avenue	Belle Isle	32809	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 608-7171	563	29	19.4	33.4%	221 (39.3%)	51 (9.1%)	241 (42.8%)	31 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.8%)	66.6	158^th of 807 public high schools	80.4%		58.9	209^th of 792 public high schools	73.6%	51				72.0	72.0					47.0	55.0	76.0	80.0		$9,486	$893	$8,593
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
Osceola County School For The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-12	3151 N Orange Blossom Trl	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 931-4803	970	51	18.9	41.0%	247 (25.5%)	56 (5.8%)	593 (61.1%)	42 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (3.1%)	88.3	33^rd of 807 public high schools	95.9%		88.4	31^st of 792 public high schools	96.1%	2	85.0	90.0	94.0	88.0	90.0	76.0	100.0	89.0	83.0	91.0	86.0	93.0	93.0	99.0	$9,361	$1,167	$8,195

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom High

What district is Freedom High in?

Orange

What is the racial makeup of Freedom High?

Students at Freedom High are 66% Hispanic, 18% White, 7% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Freedom High?

Freedom High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hunters Creek Elementary
Elementary : John Young Elementary
Elementary : Waterbridge Elementary
Elementary : West Creek Elementary
Middle : Hunters Creek Middle

How many students attend Freedom High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,623 students attended Freedom High.

Is Freedom High a good school?

Freedom High ranks 357^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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