Center Academy - Waterford Lakes
Orlando · FL · Private independent · K-12 combined
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- ▸ 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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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 | — |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantCenter Academy - Waterford Lakes is a private high school in Orlando, FL, enrolling 74 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
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How many students attend Center Academy - Waterford Lakes? Center Academy - Waterford Lakes is a private high school in Orlando, FL, enrolling 74 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
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