Mt. Dora High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Mt. Dora High School

700 N Highland St
Mount Dora, FL 32757

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Bottom 50%

Serving 1,412 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Dora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
: Bottom 50%
: 40% (Btm 50%)
: 48% (Btm 50%)
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Mt. Dora High School's student population of 1,412 students has grown by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,412 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Mt. Dora High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Mt. Dora High School by grade.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Mt. Dora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Mt. Dora 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.

This School

State Level (FL)

#2296 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Mt. Dora High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

40%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt. Dora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

48%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt. Dora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

53%

52%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mt. Dora High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mt. Dora High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

31%

37%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt. Dora High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Black

12%

21%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mt. Dora High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

50%

35%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mt. Dora High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.70

This chart displays the diversity score of Mt. Dora High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

95%

87%

This chart displays graduation rate of Mt. Dora High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

27%

47%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Lake School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt. Dora High School's ranking?

Mt. Dora High School is ranked #2296 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are Mt. Dora High School often compared to?

Mt. Dora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eustis High School, Tavares High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mt. Dora High School?

The graduation rate of Mt. Dora High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.

How many students attend Mt. Dora High School?

1,412 students attend Mt. Dora High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Mt. Dora High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Dora High School?

Mt. Dora High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Mt. Dora High School offer ?

Mt. Dora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mt. Dora High School part of?

Mt. Dora High School is part of Lake School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
: 95% (Top 30%)
: Bottom 50%
: 40% (Btm 50%)
: 48% (Btm 50%)
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education