Lake Nona High

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Lake Nona High ranks 188 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lake Nona High is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, serving 4,362 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Orange County School District.

Lake Nona High is a standout institution, consistently maintaining very high four-year graduation rates of 99-99.7%, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school's students also excel on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts that are well above the Orange County and Florida state levels. Lake Nona High's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and a balanced mix of other racial/ethnic groups, is another notable feature.

While Lake Nona High's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.7% in 2018-2019 to 39.9% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, Lake Nona stands out as a high-performing institution, with Cornerstone Charter Academy High being another strong performer in the area. In contrast, schools like Cypress Creek High and Zenith Accelerated Academy have lower performance indicators. The relatively lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Lake Nona High compared to some nearby schools suggests that the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

12500 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832

(407) 956-8300

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
188^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,975

Feeder schools for Lake Nona High:

Elementary:	Eagle Creek Elementary
	Laureate Park Elementary
	Moss Park Elementary
	Northlake Park Community Elementary
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	Sun Blaze Elementary
	Village Park Elementary
	Vista Pointe Elementary
Middle:	Innovation Middle
	Lake Nona Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 4,362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.2%

White:

23.3%

African American:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Nona High ranks better than 76.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 36 ranked high schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.18. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lake Nona High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Compare Details Lake Nona High has the largest high school student body size in the Orange School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.2%), White (23.3%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Nona High is 24.6. 42 high schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lake Nona High employs 177 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Nona High is $6,975. 43 high schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Nona High 188^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lake Nona 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 Lake Nona High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	62.80	237^th	622	61.9%
2012	55.11	191^st	606	68.5%
2013	56.78	231^st	648	64.4%
2014	65.08	185^th	687	73.1%
2016	57.68	201^st	693	71.0%
2017	54.28	246^th	714	65.5%
2018	54.79	229^th	716	68.0%
2019	61.50	184^th	734	74.9%
2021	64.24	160^th	746	78.6%
2022	62.67	170^th	774	78.0%
2023	60.76	193^rd	792	75.6%
2024	63.18	188^th	807	76.7%

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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
Friday, August 10, 2012

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Enrollment information for Lake Nona High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	241	74	35	342	3	n/a	n/a	8	703
2011	450	133	52	611	4	0	20	0	1270
2012	572	251	68	835	8	3	39	0	1776
2013	601	226	75	922	9	2	37	0	1872
2014	648	238	95	978	11	3	43	0	2016
2015	690	261	105	1156	9	4	41	0	2266
2016	766	252	125	1328	9	4	44	0	2528
2017	831	255	129	1463	6	4	51	0	2739
2018	849	252	162	1680	6	6	56	0	3011
2019	896	255	169	1868	7	8	63	0	3266
2020	904	256	171	2073	5	9	68	0	3486
2021	867	244	191	2143	5	12	56	0	3518
2022	961	280	196	2427	3	10	52	0	3929
2023	1017	334	261	2670	3	8	69	0	4362

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 Lake Nona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	703	41.0	17.1	35.3
2011	1270	65.0	19.5	43.4
2012	1776	83.0	21.3	39.4
2013	1872	86.0	21.7	43.7
2014	2016	94.0	21.4	39.8
2015	2266	108.0	20.9	38.9
2016	2528	112.0	22.5	42.3
2017	2739	123.0	22.2	40.7
2018	3011	128.0	23.5	39.8
2019	3266	136.0	24.0	39.8
2020	3486	148.0	23.5	41.7
2021	3518	151.0	23.2	39.2
2022	3929	160.0	24.5	27.9
2023	4362	177.0	24.6	33.7

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 Lake Nona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	703	41.0	17.1	35.3
2011	1270	65.0	19.5	43.4
2012	1776	83.0	21.3	39.4
2013	1872	86.0	21.7	43.7
2014	2016	94.0	21.4	39.8
2015	2266	108.0	20.9	38.9
2016	2528	112.0	22.5	42.3
2017	2739	123.0	22.2	40.7
2018	3011	128.0	23.5	39.8
2019	3266	136.0	24.0	39.8
2020	3486	148.0	23.5	41.7
2021	3518	151.0	23.2	39.2
2022	3929	160.0	24.5	27.9
2023	4362	177.0	24.6	33.7

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 Lake Nona High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$238 (3.7%)	$6,279 (96.3%)	$6,517
2019	$260 (3.9%)	$6,454 (96.1%)	$6,714
2020	$162 (2.4%)	$6,582 (97.6%)	$6,744
2021	$497 (7.0%)	$6,624 (93.0%)	$7,122
2022	$921 (12.9%)	$6,228 (87.1%)	$7,150
2023	$719 (10.3%)	$6,256 (89.7%)	$6,975

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Nona High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 184^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 193^rd of 792 High schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Nona High)	64	64
9th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	50	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Nona High)	63	65	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lake Nona High)	73	74	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Orange)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lake Nona High)	74	77	3%
End of Course US History (Orange)	70	63	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Nona High)	58	36	22%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lake Nona High)	63	55	8%
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	3266	4362	33.6%
African American	255	334	31%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	169	261	54.4%
Hispanic	1868	2670	42.9%
Pacific Islander	8	8
White	896	1017	13.5%
Two or More Races	63	69	9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.8%	33.7%	6.1%

Schools Near Lake Nona 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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Lake Nona High	Public	9-12	12500 Narcoossee Rd	Orlando	32832	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 956-8300	4,362	177	24.6	33.7%	1,017 (23.3%)	334 (7.7%)	2,670 (61.2%)	261 (6.0%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.2%)	69 (1.6%)	63.2	188^th of 807 public high schools	76.7%		60.8	193^rd of 792 public high schools	75.6%	5			62.0	60.0				36.0	64.0	79.0	78.0		$6,975	$719	$6,256
Tohopekaliga High School	Public	9-12	3675 Boggy Creek Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 483-3685	2,748	125	21.9	59.7%	304 (11.1%)	297 (10.8%)	1,990 (72.4%)	73 (2.7%)	9 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	67 (2.4%)	49	315^th of 807 public high schools	61.0%		38.9	401^st of 792 public high schools	49.4%	86			53.0	55.0				33.0	51.0	65.0	71.0		$7,937	$1,064	$6,873
Riverside Charter High School	Public, Charter	7-12	5850 T.G. Lee Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Brevard	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(321) 221-7001	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	8.0	6.0	18.0	7.0	36.0	0.0	6.0	9.0	0.0	17.0	7.0
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
Osceola Technical College Kissimmee Campus	Public	9-12	501 Simpson Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 344-5080	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Professional & Technical High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	501 Simpson Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 518-5407	549	21	26.1	39.7%	92 (16.8%)	61 (11.1%)	373 (67.9%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	88.7	29^th of 807 public high schools	96.4%		92.4	12^th of 792 public high schools	98.5%	17			90.0	92.0					54.0	83.0	97.0		$9,775	$1,001	$8,774
Heritage Park Academy	Public	6-12	2330 New Beginnings Rd	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 348-4218	71	5	14.2	4.2%	8 (11.3%)	57 (80.3%)	6 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Gateway High School	Public	9-12	93 Panther Paws Trl	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 935-3600	1,726	87	19.8	59.7%	181 (10.5%)	169 (9.8%)	1,292 (74.9%)	41 (2.4%)	7 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	31 (1.8%)	45.1	361^st of 807 public high schools	55.3%		34.5	449^th of 792 public high schools	43.3%	88			50.0	47.0				36.0	44.0	70.0	71.0		$9,500	$1,590	$7,909
Zenith Accelerated Academy	Public	8-12	2218 E Irlo Bronson Memorial	Kissimmee	34744	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 846-3976	510	31	16.4	68.6%	75 (14.7%)	59 (11.6%)	364 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	7.6	687^th of 807 public high schools	14.9%		7.4	678^th of 792 public high schools	14.4%	9		15.0	26.0	17.0		24.0	15.0	25.0	14.0	13.0	21.0	35.0	$12,342	$1,806	$10,536
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Nona High

Is Lake Nona High a good school?

Lake Nona High ranks 188^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lake Nona High?

Lake Nona High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eagle Creek Elementary
Elementary : Laureate Park Elementary
Elementary : Moss Park Elementary
Elementary : Northlake Park Community Elementary
Elementary : Sun Blaze Elementary
Elementary : Village Park Elementary
Elementary : Vista Pointe Elementary
Middle : Innovation Middle
Middle : Lake Nona Middle

What district is Lake Nona High in?

Orange

How many students attend Lake Nona High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 4,362 students attended Lake Nona High.

What is the racial makeup of Lake Nona High?

Students at Lake Nona High are 61% Hispanic, 23% White, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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