University High School

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University High School ranks 285 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

University High School is a public high school located in Orange City, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,901 students. The school is part of the Volusia District, which is ranked 36 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

University High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34.54%) and a lower percentage of White students (49.84%). The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 81.7% to 92.6% over the past few years, which is generally higher than the nearby schools like Pine Ridge High School, Deland High School, and Deltona High School. However, University High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.1% in 2018-2019 to 35.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

University High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 9th/10th grade English Language Arts, are generally lower than the Volusia District and Florida state averages. The school performs better in Biology 1 and US History, with higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state. Additionally, University High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.91% to 56.03% over the past few years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Lake Mary High School (41.8%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

1000 W Rhode Island Ave
Orange City, FL 32763

(386) 775-5274

District: Volusia

SchoolDigger Rank:
285^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,238

Feeder schools for University High School:

Elementary:	Debary Elementary School
	Discovery Elementary School
	Enterprise Elementary School
	Manatee Cove Elementary School
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	Orange City Elementary School
Middle:	Deltona Middle School
	River Springs Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.1

Number of students: 2,901

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.8%

Hispanic:

34.5%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details University High School ranks better than 64.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Volusia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.43. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at University High School 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: White (49.8%), Hispanic (34.5%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University High School is 24.1. 10 high schools in the Volusia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare University High School employs 120 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at University High School is $8,238. 10 high schools in the Volusia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks University High School 285^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See University High School in the ranking list.)

Volusia:

SchoolDigger ranks Volusia 36^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for University High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	53.29	318^th	622	48.9%
2012	44.86	291^st	606	52.0%
2013	55.18	243^rd	648	62.5%
2014	53.20	300^th	687	56.3%
2016	63.50	158^th	693	77.2%
2017	52.38	256^th	714	64.1%
2018	46.91	309^th	716	56.8%
2019	49.41	288^th	734	60.8%
2021	41.08	357^th	746	52.1%
2022	37.61	415^th	774	46.4%
2023	38.68	406^th	792	48.7%
2024	51.43	285^th	807	64.7%

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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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Enrollment information for University High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	1124	158	29	515	8	2	71	1907
2012	1533	214	31	685	12	2	79	2556
2013	1578	213	42	695	13	2	84	2627
2014	1631	234	46	762	11	1	98	2783
2015	1616	275	42	810	10	1	111	2865
2016	1560	293	42	839	7	6	103	2850
2017	1551	267	41	836	6	5	99	2805
2018	1502	272	48	830	8	8	101	2769
2019	1476	229	49	827	10	7	89	2687
2020	1465	252	56	799	7	9	83	2671
2021	1251	229	49	697	2	6	70	2304
2022	1391	264	54	902	3	3	94	2711
2023	1446	299	58	1002	3	5	88	2901

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 University High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1907	99.0	19.2	50
2012	2556	127.5	20.0	48.3
2013	2627	137.0	19.1	49.1
2014	2783	138.0	20.1	52.6
2015	2865	136.0	21.0	54.6
2016	2850	147.0	19.3	59.1
2017	2805	147.0	19.0	57.1
2018	2769	147.0	18.8	59.4
2019	2687	134.0	20.0	55.7
2020	2671	133.0	20.0	51.7
2021	2304	119.0	19.3	54.6
2022	2711	117.0	23.1	56
2023	2901	120.0	24.1	48.9

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 University High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1907	99.0	19.2	50
2012	2556	127.5	20.0	48.3
2013	2627	137.0	19.1	49.1
2014	2783	138.0	20.1	52.6
2015	2865	136.0	21.0	54.6
2016	2850	147.0	19.3	59.1
2017	2805	147.0	19.0	57.1
2018	2769	147.0	18.8	59.4
2019	2687	134.0	20.0	55.7
2020	2671	133.0	20.0	51.7
2021	2304	119.0	19.3	54.6
2022	2711	117.0	23.1	56
2023	2901	120.0	24.1	48.9

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 University High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$278 (4.3%)	$6,172 (95.7%)	$6,450
2019	$336 (4.8%)	$6,662 (95.2%)	$6,998
2020	$361 (5.0%)	$6,865 (95.0%)	$7,227
2021	$588 (7.4%)	$7,372 (92.6%)	$7,961
2022	$927 (12.4%)	$6,551 (87.6%)	$7,479
2023	$1,092 (13.3%)	$7,146 (86.7%)	$8,238

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 288^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 406^th of 792 High schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (University High School)	49	42	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	51	45	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (University High School)	51	46	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Volusia)	50	46	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (University High School)	77	63	14%
End of Course Biology 1 (Volusia)	73	66	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (University High School)	73	66	7%
End of Course US History (Volusia)	64	57	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (University High School)	33	15	18%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Volusia)	55	42	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (University High School)	60	32	28%
End of Course Geometry (Volusia)	55	40	15%
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	2687	2901	8%
African American	229	299	30.6%
American Indian	10	3	70%
Asian	49	58	18.4%
Hispanic	827	1002	21.2%
Pacific Islander	7	5	28.6%
White	1476	1446	2%
Two or More Races	89	88	1.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.7%	48.9%	6.8%

Schools Near University High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
University High School	Public	9-12	1000 W Rhode Island Ave	Orange City	32763	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	No	(386) 775-5274	2,901	120	24.1	48.9%	1,446 (49.8%)	299 (10.3%)	1,002 (34.5%)	58 (2.0%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	88 (3.0%)	51.4	285^th of 807 public high schools	64.7%		38.7	406^th of 792 public high schools	48.7%	121	46.0	54.0	53.0	38.0	75.0	73.0	$8,238	$1,092	$7,146
Deltona High School	Public	9-12	100 Wolf Pack Run	Deltona	32725	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 789-7252	1,851	84	22.0	51.5%	660 (35.7%)	266 (14.4%)	821 (44.4%)	22 (1.2%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	74 (4.0%)	54.1	259^th of 807 public high schools	67.9%		37.7	414^th of 792 public high schools	47.7%	155	58.0	53.0	50.0	33.0	74.0	77.0	$8,906	$1,148	$7,757
Deland High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	800 N Hill Ave	Deland	32724	Volusia County	Volusia	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 822-6500	2,926	134	21.8	49.8%	1,532 (52.4%)	441 (15.1%)	786 (26.9%)	69 (2.4%)	5 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	87 (3.0%)	47.1	335^th of 807 public high schools	58.5%		39.6	392^nd of 792 public high schools	50.5%	57	43.0	47.0	61.0	44.0	74.0	66.0	$8,867	$1,125	$7,741
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 W 13th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5750	757	25	29.9	41.2%	330 (43.6%)	100 (13.2%)	225 (29.7%)	68 (9.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.1%)	75.2	99^th of 807 public high schools	87.7%		70.2	129^th of 792 public high schools	83.7%	30	75.0	77.0	32.0	72.0	83.0	91.0	$9,921	$1,036	$8,885
Pine Ridge High School	Public	9-12	926 Howland Blvd	Deltona	32738	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 860-3225	1,636	77	21.2	53.8%	643 (39.3%)	250 (15.3%)	658 (40.2%)	13 (0.8%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	59 (3.6%)	43.4	385^th of 807 public high schools	52.3%		34.5	451^st of 792 public high schools	43.1%	66	43.0	46.0	44.0	38.0	70.0	67.0	$9,348	$1,149	$8,199
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	2701 Ridgewood Ave	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5050	4,036	161	25.0	53.1%	1,193 (29.6%)	1,173 (29.1%)	1,062 (26.3%)	416 (10.3%)	12 (0.3%)	16 (0.4%)	164 (4.1%)	40.6	415^th of 807 public high schools	48.6%		42.2	366^th of 792 public high schools	53.8%	49	52.0	50.0	26.0	36.0	65.0	57.0	$7,848	$775	$7,074
Scps Consequence Unit	Public	6-12	1151 E 28th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 708-7640	27	0		77.8%	2 (7.4%)	17 (63.0%)	7 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$40,003	$13,363	$26,640
John Polk Alternative School	Public	6-12	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 330-6750	9	0		33.3%	1 (11.1%)	6 (66.7%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Lake Mary High School	Public	9-12	655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-9550	2,684	104	25.8	41.8%	1,393 (51.9%)	316 (11.8%)	788 (29.4%)	81 (3.0%)	3 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	97 (3.6%)	55.6	246^th of 807 public high schools	69.5%		49.5	290^th of 792 public high schools	63.4%	44	62.0	60.0	24.0	43.0	73.0	74.0	$8,189	$832	$7,357
Elevation High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4243 N Us Highway 17-92	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 732-5788	206	8	25.7	68.4%	73 (35.4%)	59 (28.6%)	63 (30.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	2.8	768^th of 807 public high schools	4.8%		20	603^rd of 792 public high schools	23.9%	165		14.0	0.0	0.0	20.0	10.0	$10,098	$753	$9,345

Frequently Asked Questions about University High School

What district is University High School in?

Volusia

What schools feed into University High School?

University High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Debary Elementary School
Elementary : Discovery Elementary School
Elementary : Enterprise Elementary School
Elementary : Manatee Cove Elementary School
Elementary : Orange City Elementary School
Middle : Deltona Middle School
Middle : River Springs Middle School

How many students attend University High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,901 students attended University High School.

Is University High School a good school?

University High School ranks 285^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of University High School?

Students at University High School are 50% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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