At a glance
Reported students
1,591
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
615
Orlando Science Middle High Charter: 1,591 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,269
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 50.8:1
What the reported data says about Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Orlando Science Middle High Charter is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Orlando. It is one of 275 current school records connected to Orange. NCES reports 1,591 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (36.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 23 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orlando Science Middle High Charter
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black15.5%
- Asian36.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
23 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Orange
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jones High
High · Grades 09–12
1,653 reported students
Innovation High
High · Grades 09–12
1,753 reported students
Edgewater High
High · Grades 09–12
2,000 reported students
East River High
High · Grades 09–12
2,026 reported students
Lake Buena Vista High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,140 reported students
Wekiva High
High · Grades 09–12
2,148 reported students
Public schools near Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater High High · Orange | 09–12 | 2,000 | 1.4 mi |
| Maynard Evans High High · Orange | 09–12 | 2,345 | 2.2 mi |
| Orange Technical College High · Orange | 09–12 | 0 | 2.4 mi |
| Pace Center for Girls High · Orange | 06–12 | 30 | 2.5 mi |
| Jones High High · Orange | 09–12 | 1,653 | 2.9 mi |
| Workforce Advantage Academy Charter High · Charter · Orange | 09–12 | 279 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orlando Science Middle High Charter
What grades does Orlando Science Middle High Charter serve?
Orlando Science Middle High Charter reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Orange.
How many students attend Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
Orlando Science Middle High Charter reported 1,591 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,269 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 1,591 students and 84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orlando Science Middle High Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orlando Science Middle High Charter is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Orlando Science Middle High Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orlando Science Middle High Charter in?
Orlando Science Middle High Charter is part of Orange, based in Orlando, FL, which operates 275 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edgewater High (1.4 mi), Maynard Evans High (2.2 mi), Orange Technical College (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.