Overview
Type
Educational Institution
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
Category
Consumer Discretionary Services
Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – serving more than 212,000 students who come from 165 countries and speak 157 different languages and dialects. We are the 8th largest district in America. OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America. Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate. Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 96.1 percent graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools. By 2021 every OCPS student will have a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop. OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003. Orange County Public Schools oversees the schools in Florida. The District regulates student enrollment requirements and establishes educational standards, procedures, and curriculum. Orange County Public Schools also manages school funding and addresses school related issues. Orange County Public Schools, Orange County, Virginia Orange County Public Schools is the 10th-largest school district in the nation and the fourth-largest in Florida. More than 191,000 students are enrolled in OCP.
