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Orange School District

445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801-1129
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (407) 317-3200
www.ocps.net

Top Rankings

Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public charter schools serving 17,203 students in Orange School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
278 Schools
759 Schools
# Students
207,852 Students
381,236 Students
# Teachers
11,446 Teachers
18,135 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#38 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Orange School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orange School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orange School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Orange School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Orange School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.68
# American Indian Students
413 Students
1,008 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,757 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
91,111 Students
174,491 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
46%
# Black Students
49,767 Students
70,710 Students
% Black Students
24%
19%
# White Students
50,538 Students
110,738 Students
% White Students
24%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
701 Students
665 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,565 Students
12,648 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,747
1,688
# Students in K Grade:
13,812
32,614
# Students in 1st Grade:
14,608
33,124
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,637
32,525
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16,431
33,030
# Students in 4th Grade:
14,530
30,206
# Students in 5th Grade:
15,520
31,032
# Students in 6th Grade:
16,479
38,161
# Students in 7th Grade:
15,602
35,810
# Students in 8th Grade:
15,962
33,598
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,945
20,167
# Students in 10th Grade:
16,542
19,133
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,618
18,689
# Students in 12th Grade:
16,419
21,459
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,442 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,605 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,802 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Orange School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,627 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Orange School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,442
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Orange School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,605
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Orange School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Orange School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,308 students
Rank: #22.
Orlando Science Elementary Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2611 Technology Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Pinecrest Academy Avalon
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13993 Mailer Blvd
Miami, FL 33143
(407) 432-5441
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Preparatory Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8503 Daetwyler Dr
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 856-8359
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Hope Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: K-8
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: K-8
| 988 students
Rank: #77.
Pinecrest Creek Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Lee Rd
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 757-2706
Grades: K-5
| 123 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland Avenue Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
456 E Oakland Ave
Oakland, FL 34760
(407) 877-2039
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #99.
Innovation Montessori Ocoee
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Grades: K-8
| 717 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Eola Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
135 N Magnolia Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-0900
Grades: K-8
| 206 students
Rank: #1111.
Legacy High Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #1212.
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1313.
Renaissance Charter School At Hunters Creek
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4140 Town Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32837
(321) 206-3103
Grades: K-8
| 1,451 students
Rank: #1414.
Ucp East Charter
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12702 Science Dr
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Rank: #1515.
Innovation Montessori High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #1616.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1717.
Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1780 Mercy Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 412-6968
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #1818.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 429-7901
Grades: 6-9
| 161 students
Rank: #1919.
Renaissance Charter At Crown Point
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
83 West Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(954) 202-3500
Grades: K-8
| 1,157 students
Rank: #2020.
Passport Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Curry Ford Rd
Orlando, FL 32812
(407) 658-9900
Grades: K-8
| 177 students
Rank: #2121.
Legends Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3032 Monte Carlo Trl
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-8711
Grades: PK-8
| 364 students
Rank: #2222.
Ucp Bailes Community Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4780 Data Court
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 904-0133
Grades: K-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2323.
Econ River High Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14180 E Colonial Dr Ste A
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 641-1062
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #2424.
Orange County Preparatory Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10250 University Blvd
Orlando, FL 32817
(954) 414-5767
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #2525.
Renaissance Charter School At Chickasaw Trail
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8203 Valencia College Ln
Orlando, FL 32825
(321) 206-0662
Grades: K-8
| 961 students
Rank: #2626.
Renaissance Charter School At Goldenrod
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6004 S Goldenrod Rd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407) 536-2952
Grades: K-8
| 1,093 students
Rank: #2727.
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
427 N Primrose Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 480-2352
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2828.
Access Charter
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Grades: 6-12
| 129 students
Rank: #2929.
Sheeler High Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
871 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1825
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #3030.
Aloma High Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
495 N Semoran Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 657-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #3131.
Bridgeprep Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5710 La Costa Dr
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 476-2038
Grades: K-8
| 309 students
Rank: #3232.
Sunshine High School-greater Orlando Campus
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 Old Winter Garden Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 641-4156
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #3333.
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4526 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 854-3945
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #3434.
Ucp West Orange Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1297 Winter Garden-vineland Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 852-3300
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #3535.
Chancery High Charter
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 S Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 850-9791
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 278 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 207,852 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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