MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL

mdh.lake.k12.fl.us//

1,500 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Dora High School, located in the historic city of Mount Dora, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Lake County School District. As a traditional public high school, it provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of academic pathways including standard coursework, honors programs, and opportunities for advanced studies. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering a culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, the school is well-known for its vibrant extracurricular life, which includes a robust selection of athletic programs, student organizations, and performing arts opportunities. These activities are intended to enhance the student experience by promoting leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. With its commitment to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, Mount Dora High School continues to be a focal point for student growth and community engagement in the Lake County area.

1,500

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	750
Hispanic	471
Black	173
Asian	27
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
750 (50.0%)
Hispanic
471 (31.4%)
Black
173 (11.5%)
Two or More
74 (4.9%)
Asian
27 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)383-2177
Website:	http://mdh.lake.k12.fl.us//
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 370

Grade 10 415

Grade 11 379

Grade 12 336