Lake Howell High School

Lake Howell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4200 Dike Rd,  Winter Park, FL
Seminole County Public Schools
3.8
3.5
2,244 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Kotkin
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Pass Rate
54.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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
556:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
40.9%
White
39.7%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Asian
2.9%

School Rankings

#62 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 902 Students
University of Florida 498 Students
Florida State University 470 Students
Seminole State College of Florida 464 Students
Valencia College 358 Students
University of South Florida 317 Students
University of North Florida 312 Students
University of Miami 272 Students
Florida Atlantic University 237 Students
Stetson University 181 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 170 Students
Psychology 145 Students
Nursing 114 Students
Biology 102 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 55 Students
Marketing 53 Students
Pre-Law Studies 52 Students
Political Science and Government 47 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 490 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/26/2025
The worst parts of my high school experience was enduring the uncleanliness, having our school flood when raining and not having weather preventive outdoor seating. I loved my teachers and their dedication to my learning and their teaching ways though.
4.0 Alum
5/31/2024
Lake Howell high school has many after school clubs and activities which caused a very interesting atmosphere around the school. There was a lot of different kinds of creative people and lots of sports enthusiasts. The college readiness is lower than some other scores because of the messy administration around the higher education programs.
4.0 Senior
4/4/2024
I love Lake Howell but the food here is seriously disappointing. Our school spirit is the best with or school winning the most spirited high school nationally. The teachers here always want you to succeed and are always willing to help when I'm struggling or when I need clarification. While high school is a struggle to discover yourself and find identity. All my teachers have helped me feel more comfortable with the journey into adulthood.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/22/2025
As a parent of a student at Lake Howell High School, I could not be happier with the experience my child has had here. From day one, the teachers and staff have shown genuine care for the students, providing not only strong academics but also the guidance and support kids need to succeed.My child ha...
5.0 parent
5/24/2025
Absolutely love this school. It’s a family feel and everyone cares for all the students.
1.0 parent
8/28/2024
The administration in this school is terrible. My first child was bullied and physically hurt in the school's bathroom, with concussion and other injuries, and the administration did NOTHING, they just know how to hide everything and do nothing to protect the weaker kids that are not able to deal wi...
5.0 parent
5/2/2022
Good school learnt well. I took 9 ap classes, and failed almost all from being chronically absent lmao

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Lake Howell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Winter Park, FL and is served by the Seminole County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,244 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Lake Howell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 96%, 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 $458,452. Discover additional schools in the area, like Socrates Preparatory School, International Community School, Trinity Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Winter Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Howell High School.

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