Leadership doesn’t just happen in the classroom: sometimes it’s built with a toolbelt. 🛠️ OCPS students with Lake Buena Vista High’s Global Trailblazers recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity, rolling up their sleeves to build homes for families in need. 🏡✨ As their teacher Suvani Rodriguez reminds us, education isn’t confined to the classroom. It’s about real-world experiences that prepare, inspire and empower students to lead with purpose. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #habitatforhumanity #publiceducation #community #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
About us
Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees. 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 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools. By 2020, every OCPS student had 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.
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http://www.ocps.net
External link for Orange County Public Schools
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- Primary and Secondary Education
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- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1869
- Specialties
- education, primary, secondary, post-secondary, technical, career, technology education, teaching, K-12 education, arts education, high school sports, and youth development
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445 W. Amelia St.
Orlando, Florida 32801, US
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Updates
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🌟 Stellar Awards Spotlight 🌟 We’re excited to announce more of our Stellar Awards honorees -- outstanding educators and staff who go above and beyond every day for OCPS students. A huge THANK YOU to these shining stars for their dedication, passion and commitment to excellence. We can't wait to celebrate you on Friday, Jan. 30 at Rosen Shingle Creek! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #OCPSStellar #educators #publiceducation #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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When students miss school, they miss more than academics -- they miss connections, friendships and opportunities that shape their future. On this week’s Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial Credit Union, OCPS Superintendent Maria Vazquez discusses how chronic absenteeism impacts both learning and belonging, and how parents and schools can partner to improve attendance. Watch: https://lnkd.in/gHEpGqJa Together, we can empower every student to #ShowUp2School. Listen to more on this topic in our deep dive on this week's Mondays with Maria Podcast. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #attendancematters #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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Orange County Public Schools reposted this
After recently receiving the Florida FFA Association State Honorary Degree, we are THRILLED to share that Orange County Public Schools Deputy Superintendent (and former Associate Superintendent for CTE), Dr. Michael Armbruster, has been selected to receive the Honorary American National FFA Organization Degree! Here is the official release: "INDIANAPOLIS (Monday, Aug. 1, 2025/National FFA Organization) – Dr. Mike Armbruster of Winter Garden, FL, was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National FFA Organization works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Without the efforts of highly dedicated individuals, thousands of young people would not be able to achieve the success that, in turn, contributes directly to the overall well-being of the nation. The Honorary American FFA Degree is an opportunity to recognize those who have gone beyond valuable daily contributions to make an extraordinary long-term difference in the lives of students, inspiring confidence in a new generation of agriculturists. Members of the National FFA Organization’s board of directors approved the nomination. Armbruster will receive the award during the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. All recipients will receive a plaque and medal, and their names will be permanently recorded as recipients of the highest FFA honor."
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Join the OCPS District Police Team! 🚨 We’re on the lookout for talented individuals to help keep our schools safe and connected. 📢 Open positions: - Communications Specialist, Senior: Be the voice that keeps our community informed! Coordinate district-wide police and public safety communications - Uniformed Security Officer: Keep our campuses and district offices safe every day — monitor, protect, and serve your OCPS community Check out our openings and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gpSvPPBA. #ocps #nowhiring #WeAreOCPS #comegrowwithus #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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When our students do big things, the world takes notice. Dr. Phillips High senior Mayra Feliciano has been recognized as the International Cadet of the Year — earning this honor over 95,000 cadets worldwide. 🌎✈️ Spectrum News 13 Orlando recently featured her incredible story of leadership, discipline and determination. Watch: bit.ly/3JJZg1H Congratulations, Mayra, on representing OCPS with excellence! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #students #JROTC #publiceducation #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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🌍🧡 Hundreds of families. Dozens of languages. One big OCPS welcome. This month marks one year since we opened the doors to the OCPS Global Family Welcome Center! In that time, we’ve welcomed newcomer families from around the world into our community. From enrollment support and language assessments to vaccination events and grade placement, the center is dedicated to helping students and families successfully transition into OCPS. Here’s to many more years of supporting families as they begin their educational journey with us! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gwauyyrm. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #publiceducation #families #students #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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At OCPS, leading students to success goes beyond the classroom. Through Xello, our K-12 students explore career options, build portfolios and plan their educational journey step by step. It's how we prepare, inspire and empower future-ready graduates! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #publiceducation #xello #orangecounty #florida #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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The adventure continues for our Universal Education Center (UEC) seniors starting the 2025-2026 school year! 🎓 A unique partnership between Orange County Public Schools and Universal Orlando Resort, the UEC is an onsite alternative education program that allows students to balance their time between attending classes and working part-time in our theme parks. We asked a few of them about their goals and what they’re most excited for. Here’s what they had to say!
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