Windermere High School is a high school in Lake Butler, an unincorporated area located in the southwest portion of Orange County, Florida, USA, within the Orlando metropolitan area. The school is part of the Orange County Public Schools district.
Serving 3,156 students in grades 8-12, Windermere High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 3,156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Windermere High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Windermere High School's student population of 3,156 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
Year Founded
2017
Colors
Green, Navy Blue, Silver, Lime
School Calendar
School Rankings
Windermere High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windermere High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverine
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Windermere High School's ranking?
Windermere High School is ranked #1234 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Windermere High School often compared to?
Windermere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windermere High School?
The graduation rate of Windermere High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Windermere High School?
3,156 students attend Windermere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Windermere High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windermere High School?
Windermere High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Windermere High School offer ?
Windermere High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Windermere High School part of?
Windermere High School is part of Orange School District.
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