The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Econ River High Charter
Econ River High Charter sits on the southeast side of Orlando, in a city that spans everything from dense tourist corridors in the southwest to quieter suburban neighborhoods further east. The school is a charter alternative serving grades seven through twelve, though its enrollment is heavily concentrated in the upper grades, with the vast majority of students in eleventh and twelfth grade. That pattern is common in alternative settings, where students often arrive after struggling to accumulate credits elsewhere, and the grade distribution here reflects that clearly.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with white and Black students making up most of the remainder, and a small share from other backgrounds. Free and reduced-price lunch data was not reported, so economic context for the student population is harder to assess directly, though the school's alternative designation and grade-level concentration suggest it is likely serving students who face real obstacles to finishing a traditional high school track.
On state assessments, the picture is limited and sobering. Florida FAST results were available for seventh and eighth grade in math and ELA, and eighth grade in science. Seventh-grade results in both math and ELA were suppressed, likely because the group tested was too small to report. Eighth-grade math proficiency came in at essentially zero, and eighth-grade ELA proficiency was very low. Eighth-grade science was also suppressed. No high school assessment data appears in the state records provided. Relative to districts in Orange County, the school's overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile of that comparison set, well below the midpoint. A parent considering this school should ask the school directly about what academic supports and credit recovery structures are in place, because the available test data raises real questions about academic outcomes.
Graduation rate data was not reported, which is notable given that the school serves through twelfth grade. A four-year graduation rate would be a meaningful measure for a school whose explicit purpose seems to be getting older students across the finish line, and its absence is a gap a prospective family should ask about directly.
The housing market immediately around the school reflects Orlando's east side: home values in the surrounding zip code have dipped modestly year over year and sit well below the Florida statewide median, making the area more accessible than other parts of the metro. Rents have also softened slightly. For a family weighing whether to live near the school, the area is meaningfully more affordable than newer growth corridors around Clermont or parts of southwest Orange County.
Orlando itself is in an active growth phase. Publicly reported sources describe major downtown development projects, including the expanding Creative Village district anchored by UCF and Valencia College's downtown campuses, and a large mixed-use project north of the downtown arena. Epic Universe opened in 2025, and the airport is in the middle of a significant expansion. The city's economy has historically leaned on tourism and hospitality, but healthcare, aerospace, and higher education are all substantial employers. For a high school student on an alternative path, the proximity to workforce training and community college pipelines through institutions like Valencia is worth noting as a practical resource.
No program offerings were on record for this school, and district-level strategic priorities were not available from the research conducted.
Econ River High Charter is an option for students in grades eleven and twelve who need a different environment to complete their diploma, particularly those in the eastern Orlando area. The academic performance data is weak where it is reported, and missing where it might be most relevant. Anyone seriously considering this school for a student who is behind on credits or struggling in a traditional setting should visit in person, ask specifically about credit recovery structures, and ask what the school's graduation completion record looks like, because the available public data does not give a full answer.
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