Maynard Evans High School is a high school located in Orlando, Florida, United States, served by Orange County 51±¬ÁÏs. The school's name is often shortened to "Evans High School" or "E-HIGH", and the mascot for the school are the Trojans.
Serving 2,403 students in grades 9-12, Maynard Evans High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maynard Evans High School's student population of 2,403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
Black, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maynard Evans High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maynard Evans High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3486 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
82%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maynard Evans High School's ranking?
Maynard Evans High School is ranked #3486 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Maynard Evans High School often compared to?
Maynard Evans High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maynard Evans High School?
The graduation rate of Maynard Evans High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Maynard Evans High School?
2,403 students attend Maynard Evans High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Maynard Evans High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maynard Evans High School?
Maynard Evans High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maynard Evans High School offer ?
Maynard Evans High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maynard Evans High School part of?
Maynard Evans High School is part of Orange School District.
School Reviews
5 2/24/2015
this school seems awesome i am not a student here but i will be my 9th grade year but i wish you guys would put more information like the periods and stuff.
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