East River High

Summary:

East River High is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 2,050 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Orange County School District.

East River High has a diverse student population, with higher percentages of minority students compared to nearby schools like Hagerty High and Timber Creek High. The school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 96.1% to 99.5% over the past five years, outperforming the state and district averages as well as schools like Aloma High Charter and Econ River High Charter. However, East River High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 25.1% in 2019-2020 to 53.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state, district, and nearby school averages.

Academically, East River High's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are generally lower than the state and district averages, as well as the nearby high-performing schools like Hagerty High and Timber Creek High. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from a high of 269 out of 648 Florida high schools in 2012-2013 to 381 out of 807 in 2023-2024. These challenges may be related to the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be impacting student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 650 East River Falcons Way
       Orlando, FL  32833


(407) 956-8550

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
381st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,089 Help


Feeder schools for East River High:

Elementary:    Bonneville Elementary
    Camelot Elementary
    Castle Creek Elementary
    Columbia Elementary
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Middle:    Corner Lake Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  2,050

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.7%
White:
35.1%
African American:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Compare Details East River High ranks better than 52.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 19th 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 43.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of East River 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 Student population at East River High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.7%), White (35.1%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East River High is 22.7. 30 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare East River High employs 90 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East River High is $9,089, which is the 23rd highest among 36 high schools in the Orange School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East River High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks East River High 381st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See East River 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 East River High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 47.79 356th 622 42.8%
2012 35.64 357th 606 41.1%
2013 51.65 269th 648 58.5%
2014 54.52 281st 687 59.1%
2016 35.92 413th 693 40.4%
2017 37.38 402nd 714 43.7%
2018 43.40 342nd 716 52.2%
2019 44.33 337th 734 54.1%
2021 43.03 336th 746 55.0%
2022 39.68 393rd 774 49.2%
2023 37.78 412th 792 48.0%
2024 43.66 381st 807 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

East River High Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, December 21, 2017

Open Quote Great school with lots of opportunity. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Open Quote i went there for my sophmore year and i thought that it was the best school out of currently 5 different highschools i have gone to, i wish i could go back and graduate with ym friends down there Close Quote



Enrollment information for East River High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 750 179 53 536 9 n/a n/a 41 1568
2011 928 225 58 739 10 2 29 0 1991
2012 874 210 53 717 9 3 27 0 1893
2013 842 205 54 723 8 2 29 0 1863
2014 792 177 68 743 9 3 39 0 1831
2015 822 198 69 809 8 4 47 0 1957
2016 879 223 96 830 11 5 51 0 2095
2017 832 238 89 803 9 4 52 0 2027
2018 827 234 85 837 7 5 47 0 2042
2019 804 243 91 849 7 4 45 0 2043
2020 810 243 94 841 5 5 37 0 2035
2021 746 231 82 832 6 10 34 0 1941
2022 730 258 86 898 5 11 46 0 2034
2023 719 264 85 917 1 13 51 0 2050

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 East River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1568 71.0 22.0 47
2011 1991 98.0 20.3 51.7
2012 1893 93.0 20.3 46.5
2013 1863 87.0 21.4 57.1
2014 1831 88.0 20.8 57.2
2015 1957 96.0 20.3 57.1
2016 2095 98.0 21.3 60.6
2017 2027 97.0 20.8 59.7
2018 2042 102.0 20.0 54.2
2019 2043 95.0 21.5 56.8
2020 2035 96.0 21.1 60.2
2021 1941 98.0 19.8 40.3
2022 2034 90.0 22.6 44.2
2023 2050 90.0 22.7 45.3

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 East River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 1568 71.0 22.0 47
2011 1991 98.0 20.3 51.7
2012 1893 93.0 20.3 46.5
2013 1863 87.0 21.4 57.1
2014 1831 88.0 20.8 57.2
2015 1957 96.0 20.3 57.1
2016 2095 98.0 21.3 60.6
2017 2027 97.0 20.8 59.7
2018 2042 102.0 20.0 54.2
2019 2043 95.0 21.5 56.8
2020 2035 96.0 21.1 60.2
2021 1941 98.0 19.8 40.3
2022 2034 90.0 22.6 44.2
2023 2050 90.0 22.7 45.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East River High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $323 (4.2%) $7,300 (95.8%) $7,623
2019 $299 (3.9%) $7,346 (96.1%) $7,645
2020 $275 (3.4%) $7,916 (96.6%) $8,192
2021 $714 (8.3%) $7,881 (91.7%) $8,595
2022 $1,128 (12.8%) $7,714 (87.3%) $8,841
2023 $1,192 (13.1%) $7,897 (86.9%) $9,089

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East River High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 337th of 734 High schoolsRanks 412th of 792 High schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (East River High)5144
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5250
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East River High)4840
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5046
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (East River High)7057
 13%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (East River High)7264
 8%
   End of Course US History (Orange)7063
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (East River High)2432
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (East River High)3432
 2%
   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 Students20432050
 0.3%
African American243264
 8.6%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian9185
 6.6%
Hispanic849917
 8%
Pacific Islander413
 225%
White804719
 10.6%
Two or More Races4551
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%45.3%
 11.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East River High

Students at East River High are 45% Hispanic, 35% White, 13% African American, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

East River High ranks 381st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,050 students attended East River High.

East River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bonneville Elementary
Elementary : Camelot Elementary
Elementary : Castle Creek Elementary
Elementary : Columbia Elementary
Elementary : East Lake Elementary
Elementary : Wedgefield School
Middle : Corner Lake Middle


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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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