OCPS Insights: Investing in employee health. 🩺 Supporting our teachers & staff means ensuring they have direct access to comprehensive medical care. Every year, OCPS contributes an average of $10,555 per employee toward healthcare coverage to help support medical needs. Find more facts about OCPS at https://lnkd.in/dCF5nCEd. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #PublicEducation #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
Orange County Public Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
Orlando, Florida 50,910 followers
OCPS is the 8th largest school district in the U.S. with more than 200 schools, about 209,000 students & 24,000 staff.
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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
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- Primary and Secondary Education
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Orlando, Florida
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- Educational
- Founded
- 1869
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- 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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🎉 Orange County Public Schools is officially an "A" school district for the third year in a row! The Florida Department of Education released the 2025-26 school and district grades today. Some notable highlights: • 101 traditional schools (non-charter, non-alternative, non-ESE) earned an "A" rating, up from 96 the year before • 78 percent of traditional schools received an “A” or “B," up from 76 percent the year before • No schools in OCPS received a school grade of “D” or “F” "Earning an ‘A’ district grade for the third consecutive year is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of the unwavering dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families,” said Superintendent Maria Vazquez. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work to keep OCPS shining bright! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #PrepareInspireEmpower #PublicEducation #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students? Orange County Public Schools is hiring Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists to support students across our district. Come meet the team at our upcoming hiring fair to discuss how you can grow with us! 📅 Event Details: Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Kaley ESE Professional Development Center (Orlando, FL) Apply today: Occupational Therapists: https://lnkd.in/dWtR6PW8 Physical Therapists: https://lnkd.in/dD_SaN4B Speech-Language Pathologists: https://lnkd.in/dg6Qekw4 Questions? Reach out at recruitment@ocps.net. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #NowHiring #ComeGrowWithUs #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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The results are in, and OCPS students are crushing it! 📈👏 Results from the 2025-2026 spring state assessments show an impressive increase in scores, including 4 percentage points in English Language Arts (ELA) and 3 percentage points in Mathematics. Overall, our district’s achievement levels increased or held steady in all reported subject areas and grade levels! Students also scored at or above the state percentage in several tested areas. Way to finish the school year strong! "Today's results reflect the strong and steady progress happening across Orange County Public Schools, driven by the dedication of our teachers, students, administrators, families and support staff," said Superintendent Maria Vazquez. “While we celebrate these successes, we remain committed to building on this momentum to ensure every student graduates ready for the future.” Read more about the results at https://bit.ly/4vEWwFZ. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #PublicEducation #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #PrepareInspireEmpower
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🎓 Congratulations to our summer graduates! 🎉 Last week at Boone High School, we celebrated our students from across the district who have been putting in the work to complete their graduation requirements and officially became Class of 2026 graduates. Your persistence paid off — we’re so proud of you! #ocps #WeAreOCPS #ClassOf2026 #graduation #PublicEducation #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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True student success begins with strong family partnerships. Thank you to our Parent Engagement Liaisons for dedicating their time at last week’s Summer Institute. Our team gathered to collaborate and dive into fresh, innovative strategies designed to strengthen the bridge between our schools and parents. Effective collaboration is a cornerstone of a thriving school community. Your commitment to supporting our OCPS families is deeply appreciated, and I am excited to see this important work in action during the new school year! Orange County Public Schools
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Orange County Public Schools Orange Technical College East Campus received the 2026 Award of Merit in the College category from the Florida Educational Facilities Planners’ Association, recognizing outstanding educational facility design across the state: https://lnkd.in/e_gveVD9 Designed for digital arts, business, and sound stage programs, the campus supports the way today’s students learn and tomorrow’s industries work: hands-on, collaborative, flexible, and technology-driven.
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OCPS Insights: Great schools start with great teachers. We’re proud to invest in and support the educators who show up for our students each day. You can find more facts about OCPS at ocps.net/pocket-guide. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #PublicEducation #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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JOIN THE TEAM! Orange County Public Schools is hiring for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists to support students across our district. 📅 Hiring Fair: July 8, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 📍 Kaley ESE Professional Development Center, Orlando Explore each opportunity and learn more through the links below. We look forward to connecting with you. Have questions? Email recruitment@ocps.net. Occupational Therapists: https://lnkd.in/dWtR6PW8 Physical Therapists: https://lnkd.in/dD_SaN4B Speech-Language Pathologists: https://lnkd.in/dg6Qekw4 #ocps #WeAreOCPS #NowHiring #ComeGrowWithUs #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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🎉🎶 The block party starts tomorrow. Until then, here’s another sneak peek. Our first-ever OCPS summer musical, In the Heights, opens this Friday, bringing together more than 90 students from 22 high schools for one unforgettable production. This show really highlights the strength of our performing arts programs and the passion, creativity and dedication our students bring to the stage every day. A huge thank you to the PHOENIX FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC, The Foundation for OCPS and the dedicated staff members who helped make this opportunity possible. 🎟️ Grab your tickets at teachtix.com/ocpsarts. #WeAreOCPS #OCPSArts #InTheHeights #ArtsEducation
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