UCP EAST CHARTER

ORANGE
12702 SCIENCE DR
ORLANDO, FL 32826
Charter School 120 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
UCP East Charter, located in the Research Park area of Orlando, Florida, is a specialized educational institution operating under the umbrella of UCP of Central Florida. The school is defined by its commitment to an inclusive model of education, where students with and without disabilities learn side-by-side in the same classrooms. By integrating therapies and personalized learning plans directly into the daily curriculum, the school aims to create a supportive environment that meets the diverse cognitive, physical, and social needs of every student.

The school serves a range of grade levels, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary education, with a strong emphasis on developmental growth. Through its partnership with UCP, the charter school provides a unique blend of high-quality academics and integrated support services, such as speech, occupational, and physical therapy, which are embedded into the school day. This approach ensures that all children, regardless of their specific abilities, have the resources necessary to reach their full potential in an inclusive and diverse community.
120
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    59 (49.2%)
  • White
    30 (25.0%)
  • Black
    16 (13.3%)
  • Two or More
    12 (10.0%)
  • Asian
    3 (2.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ORANGE
Phone: (407)852-3300
Website: http://www.ucpcfl.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 120
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 120
Gender Ratio