Is Orlando Science Middle High Charter a good school?

Yes. Orlando Science Middle High Charter ranks in the top 5.9% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Orlando Science Middle High Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,453 students attended Orlando Science Middle High Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Orlando Science Middle High Charter?

Students at Orlando Science Middle High Charter are 38% Asian, 22% Hispanic, 20% White, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Orlando Science Middle High Charter

Summary:

Orlando Science Middle High Charter is a high-performing public charter school serving grades 6-12 in Orlando, Florida, with a diverse student population of 1,308. The school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Orlando Science Middle High Charter stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the Orange County and Florida averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state and district in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and Civics. The school's graduation rates, ranging from 98.1% to 100% over the past several years, are also significantly higher than the state and district averages. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, reaching 26.3% in 2022-2023, it remains lower than the rates of many nearby schools, such as Workforce Advantage Academy Charter (86.3%) and Ese Transition (50.8%).

Compared to other charter schools in the area, Orlando Science Middle High Charter stands out for its exceptional academic performance and graduation rates. For example, Workforce Advantage Academy Charter and Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter have significantly lower proficiency rates and graduation rates. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation (36.09%), is noteworthy and may provide valuable insights into the factors that contribute to the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804

(407) 253-7304

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,764

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 1,453

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

37.6%

Hispanic:

22.3%

White:

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Orlando Science Middle High Charter ranks better than 95.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.04. (See more...)

Compare Details Orlando Science Middle High Charter ranks better than 94.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.21. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Orlando Science Middle High Charter 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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.6%), Hispanic (22.3%), White (20.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Orlando Science Middle High Charter is 19.1, which is the 20^th best among 36 high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Orlando Science Middle High Charter employs 76 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Orlando Science Middle High Charter is $9,764, which is the 19^th highest among 36 high schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Orlando Science Middle High Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Orlando Science Middle High Charter 49^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Orlando Science Middle High Charter in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Orlando Science Middle High Charter 48^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Orlando Science Middle High Charter in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	87.47	68^th	839	91.9%
2011	89.88	52^nd	891	94.2%
2012	95.19	21^st	897	97.7%
2013	94.11	28^th	956	97.1%
2014	93.89	30^th	999	97.0%
2016	89.13	78^th	997	92.2%
2017	92.01	67^th	1031	93.5%
2018	90.24	86^th	1035	91.7%
2019	91.09	69^th	1099	93.7%
2021	90.81	74^th	1136	93.5%
2022	93.48	45^th	1148	96.1%
2023	94.21	42^nd	1177	96.4%
2024	93.04	49^th	1196	95.9%

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Rank History for Orlando Science Middle High Charter

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2012	80.70	44^th	606	92.7%
2013	89.69	26^th	648	96.0%
2014	89.42	31^st	687	95.5%
2016	88.14	26^th	693	96.2%
2017	84.12	39^th	714	94.5%
2018	83.12	44^th	716	93.9%
2019	84.11	39^th	734	94.7%
2021	83.54	47^th	746	93.7%
2022	86.91	38^th	774	95.1%
2023	86.62	41^st	792	94.8%
2024	85.21	48^th	807	94.1%

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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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by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, August 16, 2014

My son has been attending Orlando Science since his 6th grade year and I as a parent have been very pleased with the academics offered. The clubs can be awesome depending on what the child selects.The clubs are unlike most schools and the opportunities for the kids is endless. The staff personally know the children and parents. The only way a child would not do well in Orlando Science is because the parents or child are not applying themselves or involved. Most teachers are there to make sure your child does well and seem to genuinely enjoy their position as a teacher. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, July 26, 2014

Most of the teachers don't have english speaking abilities that's why students have difficulties of understanding. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2012

Great school,great teachers and best school to better prepare your kids for the best colleges ! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, December 18, 2010

I love Orlando Science it's a great charter school,and very little or if I say so myself,a no bullying process. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Orlando Science Middle High Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	37	56	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	1	106
2010	94	80	11	61	1	n/a	n/a	6	253
2011	134	144	38	89	3	0	17	0	425
2012	156	153	53	101	5	0	19	0	487
2013	142	156	65	95	8	1	21	0	488
2014	148	145	103	88	8	1	22	0	515
2015	147	152	129	101	9	0	17	0	555
2016	154	127	151	107	7	2	18	0	566
2017	156	112	174	105	5	2	17	0	571
2018	193	176	247	159	5	5	18	0	803
2019	281	228	304	236	3	5	33	0	1090
2020	263	213	337	256	4	3	33	0	1109
2021	277	235	392	270	5	5	35	0	1219
2022	260	218	455	286	4	7	39	0	1269
2023	270	218	472	297	11	5	35	0	1308
2024	292	226	547	324	11	6	47	0	1453

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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	106	7.2	15.1	40
2010	253	18.0	14.0	36.8
2011	425	26.0	16.3	40.2
2012	487	28.0	17.3	32.4
2013	488	32.0	15.2	43
2014	515	33.0	15.6	31.7
2015	555	36.0	15.4	34.8
2016	566	42.0	13.4	36
2017	571	39.0	14.6	34.7
2018	803	51.0	15.7	31.6
2019	1090	56.0	19.4	38.3
2020	1109	65.0	17.0	39.4
2021	1219	67.0	18.1	38.1
2022	1269	68.0	18.6	32.6
2023	1308	69.0	18.9	32.8
2024	1453	76.0	19.1	25.1

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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	106	7.2	15.1	40
2010	253	18.0	14.0	36.8
2011	425	26.0	16.3	40.2
2012	487	28.0	17.3	32.4
2013	488	32.0	15.2	43
2014	515	33.0	15.6	31.7
2015	555	36.0	15.4	34.8
2016	566	42.0	13.4	36
2017	571	39.0	14.6	34.7
2018	803	51.0	15.7	31.6
2019	1090	56.0	19.4	38.3
2020	1109	65.0	17.0	39.4
2021	1219	67.0	18.1	38.1
2022	1269	68.0	18.6	32.6
2023	1308	69.0	18.9	32.8
2024	1453	76.0	19.1	25.1

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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$5,533 (100.0%)	$5,533
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,638 (100.0%)	$6,638
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,147 (100.0%)	$7,147
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,188 (100.0%)	$7,188
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,969 (100.0%)	$7,969
2023	$00 (0.0%)	$9,764 (100.0%)	$9,764

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Orlando Science Middle High Charter

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 42^nd of 1177 Middle schools	2.7%
Ranks 39^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 41^st of 792 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	82	83	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	74	75	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	84	79	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	72	74	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	82	77	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	88	92	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	77	80	3%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	82	88	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	85	85
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	95	89	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	83	86	3%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	93	95	2%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	87	88	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Orlando Science Middle High Charter)	95	85	10%
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	1090	1308	20%
African American	228	218	4.4%
American Indian	3	11	266.7%
Asian	304	472	55.3%
Hispanic	236	297	25.8%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	281	270	3.9%
Two or More Races	33	35	6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	32.8%	5.5%

Schools Near Orlando Science Middle High Charter

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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
Orlando Science Middle High Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	2427 Lynx Ln	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 253-7304	1,453	76	19.1	25.1%	292 (20.1%)	226 (15.6%)	324 (22.3%)	547 (37.6%)	11 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	47 (3.2%)	85.2	48^th of 807 public high schools	94.1%		86.6	41^st of 792 public high schools	94.8%	7	83.0	87.0	85.0	89.0	86.0	69.0	92.0	93.0	79.0	82.0	90.0	88.0	86.0	93.0	$9,764	$00	$9,764
Edgewater High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3100 Edgewater Dr	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 835-4900	2,011	87	23.1	51.4%	513 (25.5%)	976 (48.5%)	407 (20.2%)	38 (1.9%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	71 (3.5%)	38	440^th of 807 public high schools	45.5%		37.5	416^th of 792 public high schools	47.5%	24				49.0	47.0					22.0	32.0	59.0	67.0		$8,612	$1,173	$7,439
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	2140 W. Washington Street	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 854-3945	99	4	24.7	50.5%	0 (0.0%)	79 (79.8%)	20 (20.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$14,898	$3,636	$11,262
Maynard Evans High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4949 Silver Star Rd	Orlando	32808	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 522-3400	2,403	109	22.0	65.0%	41 (1.7%)	1,958 (81.5%)	346 (14.4%)	27 (1.1%)	8 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	17 (0.7%)	23.7	604^th of 807 public high schools	25.2%		21.1	593^rd of 792 public high schools	25.1%	11				30.0	34.0					26.0	33.0	53.0	56.0		$8,791	$1,842	$6,950
Orange Technical College	Public	9-12	301 W Amelia St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 246-7060	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jones High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 S Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 835-2300	1,619	71	22.8	72.0%	26 (1.6%)	1,385 (85.5%)	189 (11.7%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.7%)	30	543^rd of 807 public high schools	32.7%		15.4	638^th of 792 public high schools	19.4%	95				32.0	34.0					26.0	34.0	78.0	82.0		$9,309	$1,484	$7,824
Workforce Advantage Academy Charter	Public, Charter	10-12	2210 Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 898-7228	286	6	47.6	1.0%	17 (5.9%)	223 (78.0%)	41 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	2.3	780^th of 807 public high schools	3.3%		1.1	791^st of 792 public high schools	0.1%	11											0.0	12.0	17.0		$9,160	$00	$9,160
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	92	10	9.2	47.8%	16 (17.4%)	27 (29.3%)	39 (42.4%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.5%)	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
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	333	7	47.5		19 (5.7%)	197 (59.2%)	107 (32.1%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	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
Juvenile Offenders Program	Public	7-12	3741 Vision Blvd	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 836-3326	13	3	4.3	23.1%	3 (23.1%)	8 (61.5%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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