DR. PHILLIPS HIGH

drphillipshs.ocps.net/

2,964 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Dr. Phillips High School, located in Orlando, Florida, is a large, highly regarded public school serving the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Known for its academic excellence and diverse student body, the school offers a wide array of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. It is frequently recognized for its strong emphasis on preparing students for higher education and professional success, consistently maintaining a reputation as one of the top high schools in the Central Florida region.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Dr. Phillips High School is well-known for its vibrant campus life and competitive extracurricular programs. The school boasts a storied history in athletics and is particularly famous for its top-tier performing arts departments, which have earned acclaim for their quality and dedication. With a commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and creative expression, the school provides a comprehensive environment designed to engage students through academics, sports, and the arts, serving as a pillar of the Dr. Phillips community.

2,964

Total Students

129.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. PHILLIPS HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	451
Hispanic	1,262
Black	1,069
Asian	111
Two or More	57
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
1,262 (42.6%)
Black
1,069 (36.1%)
White
451 (15.2%)
Asian
111 (3.7%)
Two or More
57 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.3%)
American Indian
4 (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:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)355-3200
Website:	http://drphillipshs.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,032
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	130

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Grade 8 3

Grade 9 719

Grade 10 725

Grade 11 781

Grade 12 731

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. PHILLIPS HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Grade 8	3
Grade 9	719
Grade 10	725
Grade 11	781
Grade 12	731

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. PHILLIPS HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,491	50.3%
Male	1,473	49.7%

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