East Lake-Orient Park’s public schools score below 57% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving East Lake-Orient Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
East Lake-Orient Park’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 385 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of East Lake-Orient Park’s, its schools beat 33%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 52% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,431 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then 53 middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence, The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy, Universal Academy of Florida (private), Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School (private), Paideia Classical Christian School (DBA) (private) and Eastside Preparatory Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind East Lake-Orient Park’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Florida school districts, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve East Lake-Orient Park, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kindergarten in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
1st grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
2nd grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
3rd grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
4th grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
5th grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Robles Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 472 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
Kenly Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 404 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
9th grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,181 students · in Tampa
King High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,154 students · 30:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
10th grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,181 students · in Tampa
King High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,154 students · 30:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
11th grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,181 students · in Tampa
King High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,154 students · 30:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
12th grade in East Lake-Orient Park · depends on your address
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,181 students · in Tampa
King High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,154 students · 30:1 students per teacher · in Tampa
East Lake-Orient Park’s public schools are run by Hillsborough County School District, which also serves Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
East Lake-Orient Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share East Lake-Orient Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| East Lake-Orient Park | C+ | Hillsborough County |
| Temple Terrace | C+ | Hillsborough County |
| Tampa | C+ | Hillsborough County |
All 2 neighbors share Hillsborough County with East Lake-Orient Park, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in East Lake-Orient Park
63 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about East Lake-Orient Park’s schools
Are East Lake-Orient Park’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools East Lake-Orient Park children attend score below 57% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 33%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is East Lake-Orient Park in?
Hillsborough County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 218,958 students in 287 schools (2024–25).
Where do East Lake-Orient Park kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Tampa Bay Tech High School and King High School.
What is East Lake-Orient Park’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Hillsborough County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does East Lake-Orient Park spend per student?
$11,431 in Hillsborough County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in East Lake-Orient Park?
Yes: Universal Academy of Florida (religious, grades PK–12, 823 students), Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 215 students), Paideia Classical Christian School (DBA) (religious, grades K–12, 113 students) and Eastside Preparatory Academy (religious, grades PK–10, 55 students). East Lake-Orient Park also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What East Lake-Orient Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near East Lake-Orient Park → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.