EAST RIVER HIGH

650 EAST RIVER FALCONS WAY
ORLANDO, FL 32833

eastriverhs.ocps.net/

2,026 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East River High School, located in East Orlando, is a prominent secondary school within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and school spirit, frequently highlighting its "Falcon" pride through various student-led initiatives, competitive athletic programs, and active student government organizations.

Beyond standard academics, East River High offers a robust selection of elective courses, including Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and Advanced Placement (AP) tracks, which are designed to prepare students for both collegiate success and the modern workforce. The school maintains a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, utilizing its official website as a central hub for transparent communication regarding school policies, calendar events, and academic resources. Overall, East River High provides a comprehensive educational environment that prioritizes student development, safety, and scholastic achievement.

2,026

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST RIVER HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	674
Hispanic	940
Black	247
Asian	79
Two or More	69
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
940 (46.4%)
White
674 (33.3%)
Black
247 (12.2%)
Asian
79 (3.9%)
Two or More
69 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)

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)956-8550
Website:	http://eastriverhs.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,026
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	688
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 9 543

Grade 10 502

Grade 11 507

Grade 12 474