UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 2,931 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 149 teachers, UNIVERSITY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UNIVERSITY HIGH School, located in Orlando, Florida, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Situated in the East Orlando area, the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement, athletic excellence, and extracurricular involvement. The campus functions as a hub for its local community, fostering a learning environment that encourages students to pursue both college and career readiness through a variety of rigorous academic tracks.

Beyond its standard curriculum, UNIVERSITY HIGH offers a wide array of programs designed to cater to diverse interests, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and various career and technical education pathways. The school is also known for its active school spirit, often represented by its mascot, the Cougar, and supported by a broad selection of athletic programs and student-led clubs. By balancing academic rigor with a vibrant extracurricular culture, UNIVERSITY HIGH seeks to prepare its students to become well-rounded, contributing members of the global community.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY HIGH at (407) 482-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2450 COUGAR WAY
ORLANDO, FL 32817-3500
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UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ORLANDO, FL with about 2,931 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
ORANGE
Total Students:
2,931
Teachers:
149
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 2,931 students

Hispanic/Latino
54.6%
White
22.4%
Black or African American
12.1%
Asian
7.6%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.