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Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

650^th

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of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 22% of Florida high schools

Summary

Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter is a small public charter school in Orlando, FL, serving just 100 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Orange school district. While the school offers a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1—a clear advantage over larger nearby schools like Winter Park High and William R Boone High, which have ratios around 23:1—its academic performance has been highly volatile and has declined significantly in recent years. After ranking in the 62nd percentile statewide in 2016-2017, the school has dropped to the 22nd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year, its lowest point on record.

A major concern is the school’s extreme inconsistency in test scores from year to year, which is not seen in more stable area high schools. For example, Algebra 1 proficiency plummeted from 60% to 15% in just one year, while 6th Grade ELA scores swung from 73% to 40% and back to 54%. This volatility makes it hard to predict future performance and suggests instability in instruction or student population. The school also shows a stark split between subjects: it performs relatively well in Biology and US History, but is critically underperforming in math, with Algebra 1 and Geometry proficiency rates far below district averages. A nearby small charter, Acceleration East, serves a similar population with a comparable student-teacher ratio but achieves much stronger math results, indicating CFLA’s struggles are tied to specific internal challenges rather than its size.

Chronic absenteeism is another critical weakness, with a rate of 45.8% that is significantly higher than the district and state averages, and worse than high-performing peers like Winter Park High (36.7%). This high absenteeism is almost certainly a major factor driving the school’s academic struggles. Despite these challenges, CFLA has shown flashes of strong performance, such as in the 2022-2023 school year when it outperformed the district in nearly every subject. This suggests the school has the potential to improve, but it must stabilize its curriculum—especially in math—and aggressively address its absenteeism problem to reverse its downward trajectory and return to its former standing.

100

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,115

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

427 N Primrose Dr
Orlando, FL 32803

(407) 480-2352

District: Orange

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.0%

African American:

27.0%

White:

21.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2016 → 22nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (34% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (82% vs 92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg63%

Florida avg62%

Middle school

1,132^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 7%▼ down 38 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to bottom 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

650^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 37High Schools in the Orange

30^th of 70Orange among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	7.6	1132 of 1216	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	22.1	978 of 1205	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.0	807 of 1196	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.9	792 of 1177	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.6	862 of 1148	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.9	643 of 1136	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.7	527 of 1099	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.4	653 of 1035	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.4	669 of 1031	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.6	552 of 997	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.9	490 of 999	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.7	446 of 956	53.3%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	22.2	650 of 838	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.8	635 of 844	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.9	442 of 807	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.2	273 of 792	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.0	476 of 774	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.2	481 of 746	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.5	309 of 734	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.6	285 of 716	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.0	272 of 714	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.9	376 of 693	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	65.9	173 of 687	74.8%	★★★★☆
2013	79.7	70 of 648	89.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History57%-17 vs state

Biology 152%-22 vs state

English Language Arts37%-23 vs state

Math33%-27 vs state

Geometry20%-36 vs state

Algebra 117%-46 vs state

Science0%-52 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Disappointing. From the rats in the cafeteria to the unfortunate academic programs, this school was not what I expected it to be. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, October 6, 2012

This school is Amazing! best decision we ever made.My children loves this school and we do too! We think the teachers do an excellent job helping them learn the best way they can .Teachers are very involved and actually communicate with the parents. Thank you to Mrs. Ward , Mrs.Dougherty all the teachers and staff at CFLA, all of you have really gone above and beyond! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	427 N Primrose Dr	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 480-2352	100	9	11.1	39.0%	21 (21.0%)	27 (27.0%)	45 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.0%)	22.2	650^th of 838 public high schools	22.4%		24.8	635^th of 844 public high schools	24.8%	15	35.0	18.0	47.0	50.0	35.0	31.0	0.0	17.0	20.0	52.0	57.0	$12,115	$979	$11,136
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	728 Gear Lake Ave	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 992-0456	30	3	10.0	83.3%	4 (13.3%)	19 (63.3%)	7 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$10,284	$1,506	$8,779
Beta	Public	6-12	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 277-1942	50	7	7.1	74.0%	4 (8.0%)	29 (58.0%)	16 (32.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$183,234	$3,350	$179,883
Orange Technical College	Public	9-12	301 W Amelia St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 246-7060	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
William R Boone High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1000 E Kaley St	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 893-7200	2,650	120	22.0	29.6%	1,034 (39.0%)	262 (9.9%)	1,193 (45.0%)	60 (2.3%)	5 (0.2%)	12 (0.5%)	84 (3.2%)	56.9	257^th of 838 public high schools	69.3%		54	283^rd of 844 public high schools	66.5%	26			58.0	70.0				46.0	65.0	80.0	76.0	$9,849	$655	$9,194
Access Charter	Public, Charter	6-12	6000 E Colonial Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 319-0640	115	13	8.8		26 (22.6%)	26 (22.6%)	51 (44.3%)	10 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)												$31,335	$7,559	$23,775
Colonial High	Public, Magnet	9-12	6100 Oleander Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 482-6300	3,239	137	23.6	52.3%	292 (9.0%)	357 (11.0%)	2,434 (75.1%)	96 (3.0%)	3 (0.1%)	9 (0.3%)	48 (1.5%)	32	565^th of 838 public high schools	32.6%		32.8	552^nd of 844 public high schools	34.6%	13			39.0	45.0				36.0	48.0	69.0	85.0	$8,622	$956	$7,667
Winter Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Summerfield Rd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 622-3200	3,277	142	23.0	24.0%	1,484 (45.3%)	309 (9.4%)	1,141 (34.8%)	212 (6.5%)	4 (0.1%)	10 (0.3%)	117 (3.6%)	60.1	221^st of 838 public high schools	73.6%		64	193^rd of 844 public high schools	77.1%	28			63.0	71.0				36.0	63.0	83.0	81.0	$9,283	$578	$8,707
Acceleration East	Public	8-12	2274 S Semoran Blvd	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 992-0917	212	19	11.1	57.1%	10 (4.7%)	22 (10.4%)	180 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.7	525^th of 838 public high schools	37.4%		31.6	569^th of 844 public high schools	32.6%	44		85.0	43.0	48.0				71.0	56.0	55.0	63.0	$21,840	$1,469	$20,371
Jones High	Public, Magnet	9-12	801 S Rio Grande Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 835-2300	1,653	69	23.9	68.1%	23 (1.4%)	1,413 (85.5%)	190 (11.5%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	15 (0.9%)	30.8	575^th of 838 public high schools	31.4%		32	563^rd of 844 public high schools	33.3%	12			37.0	44.0				45.0	50.0	75.0	74.0	$9,973	$1,220	$8,753

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter

What district is Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter in?

Orange

How many students attend Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 100 students attended Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter?

Students at Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter are 45% Hispanic, 27% African American, 21% White, 6% Two or more races.

Is Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter a good school?

Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Florida high schools.

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