Lake Buena Vista High School is a high school located in southwest Orange County, Florida, United States. It is located in the Lake Buena Vista area. Lake Buena Vista High School was built in 2021 as a relief school to reduce overcrowding in nearby high schools Dr. Phillips High School and Freedom High School.
Serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12, Lake Buena Vista 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 proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,006 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Buena Vista High School's student population of 2,006 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,006 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
2021
Colors
Black, Scarlet, Carolina blue
School Rankings
Lake Buena Vista High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Buena Vista High School is 0.62, 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
#2768 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
57%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Buena Vista High School's ranking?
Lake Buena Vista High School is ranked #2768 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Buena Vista High School often compared to?
Lake Buena Vista High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William R Boone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Buena Vista High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Buena Vista High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Buena Vista High School?
2,006 students attend Lake Buena Vista High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Buena Vista High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Buena Vista High School?
Lake Buena Vista High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Buena Vista High School offer ?
Lake Buena Vista High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Buena Vista High School part of?
Lake Buena Vista High School is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Buena Vista High School located?
Lake Buena Vista High School is located in the Golden Oak neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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