Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
Orlando · FL · Private independent · K-12 combined
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Walden Community School → The Lyman School → Arbor School Of Central Florida → Socrates Preparatory School → Lake Highland Preparatory School → Academy For Autism → Center Academy → Camen Academy For The Performing Arts →📋 At a glance
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How Center Academy - Waterford Lakes compares for families
What families should know about Center Academy - Waterford Lakes.
- ▸ LocallyFL sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Walden Community School, The Lyman School, Arbor School Of Central Florida and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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Enrollment trend & projection
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At its recent rate of +11.4%/year, projecting from 2022's 74 students:
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Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Community School Winter Park |
Private | 8.7 | 45 | — |
| The Lyman School Winter Park |
Private | 9.1 | 77 | +6.9% |
| Arbor School Of Central Florida Casselberry |
Private | 9.5 | 142 | +44.9% |
| Socrates Preparatory School Casselberry |
Private | 9.7 | 83 | +50.9% |
| Lake Highland Preparatory School Orlando |
Private | 10.6 | 1,982 | +4.6% |
| Academy For Autism Orlando |
Private | 11.3 | 60 | +11.1% |
| Center Academy Maitland |
Private | 12.2 | 94 | +20.5% |
| Camen Academy For The Performing Arts Maitland |
Private | 12.7 | 27 | — |