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#1077 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Light Christian Academy - South Campus
School · Gotha, FL
A private school in Gotha, FL serving grades 3rd – 11th.
1450 CITRUS OAKS AVE, Gotha, FL 34734
- 16.1:1 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.
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Where Light Christian Academy - South Campus sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,625
Median home value
$351,600
Median rent
$1,989/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34734; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crenshaw SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Providence Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–11 | 2.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Silver Pines Academy K-12 Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Magnolia SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Light Christian Academy - South Campus is listed in Gotha, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Light Christian Academy - South Campus
Light Christian Academy - South Campus is a private school in Gotha, FL, serving approximately 129 students in grades 3rd-11th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Light Christian Academy - South Campus
What grades does Light Christian Academy - South Campus serve?
Light Christian Academy - South Campus serves students in grades 3rd through 11th.
How many students attend Light Christian Academy - South Campus?
Light Christian Academy - South Campus has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Light Christian Academy - South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Light Christian Academy - South Campus is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Light Christian Academy - South Campus rank in FL?
Light Christian Academy - South Campus ranks #1,077 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Light Christian Academy - South Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Light Christian Academy - South Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Light Christian Academy - South Campus a private school?
Yes, Light Christian Academy - South Campus is a private coeducational school with a Church of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Light Christian Academy - South Campus a religious school?
Light Christian Academy - South Campus has a Church of God religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 11th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of God
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Phone
- (407) 656-0504
- Area population (ZIP 34734)
- 4,031
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 34734; 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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