University High School

University High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1000 W Rhode Island Ave,  Orange City, FL
Volusia County Schools
3.6
3.4
2,711 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Julian F Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
60.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
49.8%
Hispanic
34.5%
Black
10.3%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#130 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 712 Students
University of Florida 507 Students
Florida State University 391 Students
Stetson University 361 Students
University of South Florida 345 Students
Daytona State College 323 Students
University of North Florida 304 Students
University of Miami 262 Students
Florida Atlantic University 171 Students
Florida International University 169 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 122 Students
Business 121 Students
Biology 101 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 87 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 58 Students
Marketing 43 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 41 Students
Accounting 40 Students
Pre-Law Studies 39 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 707 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/13/2025
University High School is a fairly new school with huge, nice campus. We have our own credit union on campus. I play basketball and baseball for University and have enjoyed my time as a student athlete. One thing I would change is the safety at school. There are often fights and cops at school. One big fight I remember happening would probably be my worst experience at school. My favorite part is the connection I have with my teachers and the friends I have made through sports.
4.0 Senior
12/29/2024
While I have enjoyed my time at University high school there have still been some downs with the ups. I for the most part have loved most of my teachers but as the usual high school student I have for sure not had the best experiences with all teachers, I've never caused problems with any, just some have not been my favorite in terms of lack of teaching or acting as if they are also a student. One thing I would say will always need help at the school is the bathrooms and the cleanness, the school can get dirty in some spots but from the outside is very beautiful.
4.0 Freshman
5/15/2024
The school is dirty, the bathrooms seem to never be clean and there is gum for every square foot. Most teachers do not care to prepare students for state testing. We do more tests than assignments and gym teachers hold us too long after dismissal-thus resulting in mass tardies. Administration is stuck up and bluntly rude.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 14 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/25/2024
I’ve never seen so many kids dropping out of a School because of Bullying. The Principal and/or Staff have effectively turned the School over to the students who think it’s okay to harass and assault other kids that don’t fit into their Social Clicks. I’m going to be pursuing this further with the G...
4.0 parent
1/3/2022
My son is currently in 10th grade. He loves this school and hopefully my daughter can attend once she completes middle school.
5.0 parent
7/13/2019
5 START EXCELENT BUILDIG , EXCELNTE TEACHER , EXCELENT CLUBS .
1.0 parent
1/28/2019
I would not send my DOG to your rotten school .

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University High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Orange City, FL, in the Orange City neighborhood, and is served by the Volusia County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,711 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. University High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $324,858. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sunrise Academy, Trinity Christian Academy, Deltona Christian Lower School, and more. Learn more about what Orange City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University High School.

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