Southchase’s public schools outscore 54% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Southchase, 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.
Southchase’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 382 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Southchase’s, its schools beat 28%, lower than their 54% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 51% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,678 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then 51 middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Regency Christian Academy (private), Seed Academy (private) and Montessori Way School (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 Southchase’s grade
B−: better than 54% of Florida school districts, #373 of 638 Florida towns. Graduation is above the Florida average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Southchase, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Kindergarten in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
1st grade in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
2nd grade in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
3rd grade in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
4th grade in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
5th grade in Southchase · depends on your address
Endeavor Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 593 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southwood Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 481 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
9th grade in Southchase
Cypress Creek High
Grades 9–12 · 3,127 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
10th grade in Southchase
Cypress Creek High
Grades 9–12 · 3,127 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
11th grade in Southchase
Cypress Creek High
Grades 9–12 · 3,127 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
12th grade in Southchase
Cypress Creek High
Grades 9–12 · 3,127 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Orlando
Southchase’s public schools are run by Orange County School District. 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
Southchase vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Southchase’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Southchase | B− | Orange County |
Every school in Southchase
57 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).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Southchase’s schools
Are Southchase’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Florida: the public schools Southchase children attend outscore 54% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #373 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 28%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Southchase in?
Orange County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 207,308 students in 268 schools (2024–25).
Where do Southchase kids go to high school?
Cypress Creek High in Orlando, with 3,127 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Southchase’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Orange County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Southchase spend per student?
$12,678 in Orange County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Southchase?
Yes: Regency Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 230 students), Seed Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 114 students) and Montessori Way School (nonsectarian, grades PK–6, 96 students).
Parents talk
What Southchase families are saying about school.
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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.