Edgewater High School is a public secondary school located in the College Park section of Orlando, Florida. It is operated by the Orange County Public Schools system. The athletic teams are known as the 'Fighting Eagles' with colors red and white. Edgewater earned a B on the State of Florida school report card for 2012.
Student enrollment for 2012-2013 is 1714. Its attendance zone draws in students primarily from College Park, Colonialtown, Eatonville, Lake Fairview, Rosemont, Spring Lake, western portions of Maitland and Winter Park, and downtown Orlando. In addition, the school has 140 faculty members. 85% of graduating seniors report intending to attend a college or university after graduation. The school newspaper The Eagle Eye is a member of the High School National Ad Network.
Read more about Edgewater High School: Origins, Sports, Marching Band, Orchestra and Chorus, International Space Settlement Design Competition Participation, Notable Alumni, Principal's Arrest
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