Windermere High School

Windermere High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd,  Windermere, FL
Orange County Public Schools
4.1
3.2
3,356 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Douglas Guthrie
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
32.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
27
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
382:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
43%
Hispanic
41.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#40 Best College Prep Public HS in Florida
#59 Best Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 1,152 Students
University of Florida 1,039 Students
Florida State University 814 Students
University of South Florida 630 Students
University of Miami 466 Students
Valencia College 432 Students
Florida Atlantic University 335 Students
University of North Florida 318 Students
Florida International University 276 Students
New York University 229 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 345 Students
Biology 215 Students
Psychology 213 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 188 Students
Computer Science 127 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 111 Students
Nursing 103 Students
Marketing 100 Students
Finance 87 Students
Political Science and Government 76 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 176 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/17/2025
I love this school I couldn't imagine being in another school. The teachers are amazing and all of the staff.
4.0 Alum
1/8/2025
Windermere High School was great all around. They offered several tiers of classes from normal to AP. They had several different extracurricular options and were always open to expanding if there were any new ideas. Overall, good.
3.0 Alum
9/17/2024
Overall a positive experience with good teachers. I will say too much emphasis on APs and I did not feel prepared attending an undergraduate program that was rigorous.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
5.0 student
10/20/2024
great school with a ton of great classes and teachers
1.0 parent
10/19/2024
Where do I begin?Our daughter attended Windermere High School for two years, but we had to transfer her due to extensive bullying by both students and staff. Despite repeatedly reaching out to administration for help, nothing was done. The threats persisted, leading us to meet with the principal, Mr...
5.0 student
4/27/2023
As a sophomore at this high school, I have had a pretty good overall experience thus far. The environment is pleasant and clean, and most of the staff is "chill" and friendly. It's worth mentioning that the principal, Andrew Leftakis, is one of the coolest I've met. He interacts with the students a...
2.0 parent
2/5/2022
I've been consistently disappointed by this school. About 3 years ago I used to be an OCPS Substitute teacher and this school was one of my favorites. They were polite and highly organized. My daughter had to transfer into this school and it's been nothing but an unprofessional and incompetent exper...

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Windermere High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Windermere, FL and is served by the Orange County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 3,356 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Windermere High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Windermere Preparatory School, The Crenshaw Academy, Central Florida Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Windermere has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Windermere High School.

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