Below Average
#1291 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
High School · Orlando, FL
A private high school in Orlando, FL serving grades 5th – 12th.
1331 S ALAFAYA TRL, Orlando, FL 32828
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Center Academy - Waterford Lakes sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,927
Median home value
$403,700
Median rent
$1,830/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Econ River High CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Family Christian Academy OrlandoPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes is listed in Orlando, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes is a private high school in Orlando, FL, serving approximately 74 students in grades 5th-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
What grades does Center Academy - Waterford Lakes serve?
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Center Academy - Waterford Lakes?
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Academy - Waterford Lakes?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Academy - Waterford Lakes is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Center Academy - Waterford Lakes rank in FL?
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes ranks #1,291 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Center Academy - Waterford Lakes's MySchoolScout rating?
Center Academy - Waterford Lakes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Center Academy - Waterford Lakes a private school?
Yes, Center Academy - Waterford Lakes is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Center Academy - Waterford Lakes a religious school?
No, Center Academy - Waterford Lakes is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 74
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (407) 270-4444
- Area population (ZIP 32828)
- 69,937
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32828; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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