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Central Florida high schools have been acknowledged for their academic achievements in recent Stacker rankings. The rankings, based on data from Niche, evaluate schools on various criteria including academic performance, culture, diversity, and extracurricular activities. Notable mentions include several Seminole, Lake, Orange, and Osceola county schools that achieved high grades. This recognition highlights the quality education available in the Orlando metropolitan area and serves as a critical resource for families making school choices.
Orlando, FL – Central Florida high schools have received recognition for academic excellence in recent rankings compiled by Stacker, reflecting the quality of education provided in the Orlando metro area. Utilizing data from Niche, the rankings are based on several factors, including academics, culture and diversity, sports, clubs and activities, resources, and surveys from parents, teachers, and students. The emphasis across the rankings primarily rests on academic performance, showcasing schools that excel in their educational offerings.
Among the high schools receiving an A- Niche grade are several institutions from Seminal, Lake, Orange, and Osceola Counties, with student enrollments and teacher ratios noted for each. The following schools have been recognized:
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,719 (25:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,038 (20:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Lake County Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,176 (24:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,084 (22:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,623 (22:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Osceola County School District, FL – Enrollment: 428 (20:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,969 (26:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 563 (19:1 student/teacher ratio)
In addition, several high schools achieved the prestigious A Niche grade, illustrating even higher levels of academic performance. The schools listed include:
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 4,036 (25:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,684 (26:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 31 (6:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,816 (25:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 4,362 (25:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Polk County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 1,551 (18:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 757 (30:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,780 (22:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,290 (24:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Osceola County School District, FL – Enrollment: 549 (26:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Seminole County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 2,495 (26:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Osceola County School District, FL – Enrollment: 970 (19:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 3,079 (24:1 student/teacher ratio)
Additionally, schools achieving an A+ Niche grade stood out for their exceptional performance, including:
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 3,573 (22:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 3,369 (22:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Orange County Public Schools, FL – Enrollment: 1,453 (18:1 student/teacher ratio)
- Osceola County School District, FL – Enrollment: 460 (24:1 student/teacher ratio)
This report, published on May 16, 2025, represents part of a larger initiative utilizing data automation across 97 metropolitan areas to provide insightful and comprehensive evaluations of public education systems across the country. The weather on the day of the report was partly cloudy with a high of 92°F and a low of 76°F, with winds coming from the southeast.
These rankings are pivotal for parents and students selecting high schools and can influence educational choices and community involvement in schools. The recognition not only highlights the academic successes but also contributes to a more significant dialogue on educational standards within the Central Florida region.
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