Aloma High Charter

Summary:

Aloma High Charter is a public charter high school located in Winter Park, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 366 students. Despite being part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida, Aloma High Charter is struggling across multiple key metrics when compared to nearby public high schools.

Aloma High Charter has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 12.4% to 26.3% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the nearby University High (94.3%), Edgewater High (97.2%), and Winter Park High (97.6%). Additionally, the school has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 78.7% to 86.7% over the past five years, which is much higher than the surrounding schools, such as University High (47.4%), Acceleration East (62.5%), and Winter Park High (39.4%).

Aloma High Charter's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the Orange County district and state averages across all subject areas, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Aloma High Charter had 0% proficiency in Algebra 1, compared to 53% in the Orange County district and 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 0.82% to 1.06% over the past three years, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools, such as Acceleration East (70%), Colonial High (61.94%), and Lake Howell High School (51.16%).


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 495 N Semoran Blvd Ste 1
       Winter Park, FL  32792


(407) 657-4343

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
723rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,480 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  33.2 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.8%
African American:
17.5%
White:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.8% Help


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Compare Details Aloma High Charter ranks worse than 89.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 32nd 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 4.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Aloma High Charter who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Aloma High Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.8%), African American (17.5%), White (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aloma High Charter is 33.2. 46 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aloma High Charter is $10,480, which is the 16th highest among 36 high schools in the Orange School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Aloma High Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Aloma High Charter 723rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Aloma High Charter 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 Aloma High Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 4.81 588th 620 5.2%
2011 15.14 523rd 622 15.9%
2012 7.34 544th 606 10.2%
2013 9.12 560th 648 13.6%
2014 6.58 610th 687 11.2%
2016 7.75 602nd 693 13.1%
2017 5.58 635th 714 11.1%
2018 11.70 587th 716 18.0%
2019 12.67 600th 734 18.3%
2022 22.07 571st 774 26.2%
2023 7.66 675th 792 14.8%
2024 4.61 723rd 807 10.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Open Quote I would give this rating no stars if I could. We enrolled my son in this school so that he could earn a high school diploma. We thought this would be a place where he could get a second chance. what we got was terrible communication from the staff (No one ever answers the phone!) and when we were finally able to contact the gentleman in charge of the issue we needed handled, he was rude, condescending and out-right shady. When asked a direct question, Mr. Waldron dodged my question and congratulated me on my son completing his English course (This had nothing to do with what I was asking!). When asked why my phone calls and email weren't returned, his response was that he "wasn't going to respond to hate mail". Um, my words didn't degrade, demean or persecute anyone. what they DID do was ask WHY the educators in this school weren't acting as such - EDUCATORS! If my son is working is tail off and is doing the right thing by attending school and buckling down, I would expect the educators in charge of educating him, would do the same. Mr. Waldron has been promising to take care of three credits owed to my son since before the LAST school year ended. Every time my son asks when it will be done, he gets the same response - "I'll take care of it, you're good". But it has not been taken care of and apparently he's not "good" because now that I had to get involved, he's only going to issue him ONE credit?!? Because my son didn't "turn everything in". So, everything was "good" before I called your boss and complained, but now that you've been exposed as lazy and not doing your JOB, he isn't going to get the credits? This Mama Bear is NOT having it. My son has come too far and has worked too hard to have the likes of Mr. Waldron set him back. Thank goodness for the principal Mrs. Villanueva who was kind, understanding and very helpful - apparently my son isn't the only one waiting for credits - she is this school's saving grace.
Mr. Waldron aside, let me address the "Security Guard" that works at the school. We were running late this morning, so we called my son's teacher to inform him and was told to call him if my son wasn't let in. When we arrived, the security guard - I'll refer to him as Top Flight Security - was vacuuming near the door where my son was standing waiting to get in. After a few minutes I thought, ok, let me honk to grab his attention. Still vacuuming. So, I got out of my car, knocked on the door. This got Top Flight's attention and he opened the door and let my son in. I asked him why he didn't open it sooner and his response was that he didn't see him. Through the GLASS door my son was standing in front of while you were vacuuming and facing? You couldn't see him? Through glass? He saw my kid standing there, there isn't a doubt in my mind. Perhaps he was abiding by the sign posted on the door that read "If you're late, then you can wait" - Which is THE most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. This is supposed to be a place for second chance kids - If they are working hard, they deserve to be cut a break now and again. And, no I'm not saying coddle them and allow them to be consistently late - what I AM saying is in the very least, provide a POSITIVE environment for them to work and learn in. Don't be a jerk and continue vacuuming when you clearly see a kid at the door waiting to get in and get his day started. Don't be a lazy educator and make sure you are doing right by the students. They are not throw away kids. They have dreams and hopes and aspirations and deserve attentive, caring INVOLVED educators! Close Quote


by a student
Monday, July 4, 2011

Open Quote I really like this school because it gives you the chance to work at your own pace and actually get a diploma. I should be graduating in December. Cant wait. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aloma High Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 5 2 0 13 0 n/a n/a 1 21
2010 65 31 0 145 0 n/a n/a 4 245
2011 134 57 3 232 2 0 9 0 437
2012 115 47 1 215 1 0 10 0 389
2013 77 78 1 209 1 0 8 0 374
2014 100 94 2 240 3 0 4 0 443
2015 109 82 5 297 1 0 16 0 510
2016 111 77 6 293 1 0 12 0 500
2017 70 52 3 236 3 0 13 0 377
2018 62 60 1 193 4 1 5 0 326
2019 84 71 5 225 2 0 9 0 396
2020 79 82 7 219 1 0 9 0 397
2021 85 90 4 185 3 0 12 0 379
2022 57 77 5 180 0 0 12 0 331
2023 59 64 7 219 1 1 15 0 366

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 Aloma High Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 21 3.1 7.0 60
2010 245 7.0 35.0 25.7
2011 437 8.0 54.6 33.2
2012 389 9.0 43.2 23.7
2013 374 8.0 46.7 32.4
2014 443 13.0 34.0 0.9
2015 510 12.0 42.5 0
2016 500 14.0 35.7 1
2017 377 11.0 34.2 1.1
2018 326 11.0 29.6 21.5
2019 396 7.0 56.5 15.2
2020 397 10.0 39.7 5.8
2021 379 9.0 42.1 1.1
2022 331 10.0 33.1 0.9
2023 366 11.0 33.2 0.8

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 Aloma High Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 21 3.1 7.0 60
2010 245 7.0 35.0 25.7
2011 437 8.0 54.6 33.2
2012 389 9.0 43.2 23.7
2013 374 8.0 46.7 32.4
2014 443 13.0 34.0 0.9
2015 510 12.0 42.5 0
2016 500 14.0 35.7 1
2017 377 11.0 34.2 1.1
2018 326 11.0 29.6 21.5
2019 396 7.0 56.5 15.2
2020 397 10.0 39.7 5.8
2021 379 9.0 42.1 1.1
2022 331 10.0 33.1 0.9
2023 366 11.0 33.2 0.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aloma High Charter

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $12 (0.1%) $8,882 (99.9%) $8,894
2019 $184 (2.4%) $7,345 (97.6%) $7,529
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,776 (100.0%) $7,776
2021 $194 (2.5%) $7,649 (97.5%) $7,843
2022 $1,415 (14.8%) $8,124 (85.2%) $9,539
2023 $1,863 (17.8%) $8,617 (82.2%) $10,480

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aloma High Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 600th of 734 High schoolsRanks 675th of 792 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Aloma High Charter)248
 16%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5046
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Aloma High Charter)1230
 18%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Aloma High Charter)4529
 16%
   End of Course US History (Orange)7063
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Aloma High Charter)1927
 8%
   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 Students396366
 7.6%
African American7164
 9.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic225219
 2.7%
Pacific Islander01
White8459
 29.8%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%0.8%
 14.3%


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Aloma High Charter ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Aloma High Charter.

Students at Aloma High Charter are 60% Hispanic, 17% African American, 16% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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