University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2450 Cougar Way,  Orlando, FL
Orange County Public Schools
3.7
2.6
2,575 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Anne Carcara
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.46
Graduation Rate
94%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.46
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
108
Full Time Teachers
108
Teachers in First or Second Year
27.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
36.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
427:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Hispanic
56.3%
White
19.2%
Black
12.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#59 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida 1,462 Students
University of Florida 897 Students
Valencia College 816 Students
Florida State University 633 Students
University of South Florida 469 Students
University of Miami 452 Students
University of North Florida 399 Students
Florida International University 326 Students
Stetson University 261 Students
Florida Atlantic University 228 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 200 Students
Business 198 Students
Psychology 196 Students
Biology 185 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 153 Students
Computer Science 122 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 94 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 65 Students
Marketing 61 Students
Criminology 61 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 679 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/7/2025
University High School isn't such a bad school, as it gets you ready for college, the workplace, and social networking. Though there are things they could fix such as their policies and there teachers. Overall, the students there make it a bad experience for everyone.
4.0 Parent
6/8/2025
Our experience with UHS has been positive. The principal and his staff offer a welcoming environment and provide a positive learning experience for their students.
4.0 Senior
10/31/2024
Overall, my high school experience here will be one to remember that's for sure! I've met a lot of different people throughout the last 4 years and I can't complain.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
3.0 student
8/20/2024
air-condition is non existent which makes focusing impossible, i go to school, cant focus, get home and learn/complete everything by myself. Administration answers 0% of the time as well which is awesome.
1.0 parent
2/13/2024
This school is a joke teachers don't have keys to get into there class rooms and even the field house students have to crawl thru a window to get there stuff. Don't get me started on staff my son had been thru 3 teachers for one class since school has started. They put no money into the athletic pro...
1.0 parent
11/4/2022
Está es la peor escuela que en todos los años de mi hijo desde elemental, Intermedia el a podido estar. La hight school es de lo peor en servicios para niños con necesidades especiales se trata. La transportación viene cuando quiere y casi siempre llega tarde por culpa del chófer que es un irrespons...
1.0 parent
11/19/2020
Deberían cambiar la señora del from desk es muy lenta al atender las personas al parecer no cordina mucho, toma mucho tiempo para resolver. Estuve esperando casi 17 minutos cuando solo éramos dos persona el que ella atendía y yo. ( esta es la señora mayor de lentes que usa el pelo alborotado)

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University High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orlando, FL, in the University neighborhood, and is served by the Orange County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,575 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. University High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.46, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $461,101. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Academy, Downey Christian School, Family Christian Academy Orlando, and more. Learn more about what Orlando has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University High School.

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