UCP

Headquartered at 3305 S Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, UCP operates as an open, independent public charter school district serving a diverse student body of 1,455 learners across pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan area, the district provides a continuous educational pathway tailored to the needs of Central Florida families. Enrollment is particularly strong in early childhood education, featuring 259 pre-kindergarten and 208 kindergarten students, while offering seamless progression through elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. As a recognized local educational agency for federal programs, UCP delivers an inclusive academic environment designed to support students throughout every stage of their development.

To ensure high-quality, individualized instruction, UCP maintains an exceptionally robust operational context backed by a total workforce of approximately 1,172 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The teaching team includes 212 FTE teachers who work alongside 307 FTE instructional aides to cultivate supportive, low-ratio classroom environments. Additionally, the district is anchored by 653 FTE dedicated support staff personnel, reflecting a structural commitment to specialized care, student services, and administrative support. For parents seeking a nurturing learning community, students pursuing academic growth, and researchers analyzing innovative charter models, UCP exemplifies how comprehensive staffing and community-focused public education can unite to drive student success.