SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER

SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 304 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER, located on Old Winter Garden Road in Orlando, Florida, is a specialized charter school designed to provide a flexible and supportive educational environment for students who may have struggled in traditional high school settings. The school focuses on credit recovery and individualized instruction, aiming to assist students in overcoming academic hurdles to ensure they remain on track for graduation. By offering a personalized approach, the institution seeks to accommodate various learning styles and personal circumstances, making it a viable option for those who need an alternative path to earning their high school diploma.

The school’s philosophy, reflected in its tagline "Your Diploma, Your Way," emphasizes student agency and accessibility. Through its website, the school highlights a commitment to providing a structured yet adaptable framework that helps students regain momentum in their studies. By serving the Orlando community, SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER provides a vital resource for youth who require a non-traditional setting to successfully complete their secondary education and prepare for future post-secondary or career opportunities.

For more information, contact SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER at (407) 641-4156 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6600 OLD WINTER GARDEN RD
ORLANDO, FL 32835-1218
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SUNSHINE HIGH CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in ORLANDO, FL with about 304 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
Yes
ORANGE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
ORANGE
Total Students:
304
Teachers:
12
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 304 students

Black or African American
60.2%
Hispanic/Latino
22.7%
White
12.5%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
37.2%
Male
62.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.