ESE TRANSITION

12301 WARRIOR RD
WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

www.ocps.net/cs/ese/support/transition/gages/default.aspx

131 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **ESE Transition** program, located at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando, serves as a specialized division within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) system. Its primary mission is to support students with disabilities as they navigate the critical period between leaving high school and entering adulthood. The program focuses on bridging the gap between academic environments and post-secondary life, ensuring that students have the necessary resources and guidance to transition successfully into further education, vocational training, or integrated employment.

The program emphasizes personalized support, helping students and their families develop actionable plans that address individual needs, goals, and community integration. By coordinating with various stakeholders and providing access to essential transition services, the department aims to foster independence and improve long-term outcomes for students with diverse learning requirements. Overall, it functions as a vital resource hub for families seeking to navigate the complexities of life after high school within the OCPS framework.

131

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESE TRANSITION
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	59
Black	30
Asian	8
Two or More	5

Hispanic
59 (45.0%)
Black
30 (22.9%)
White
29 (22.1%)
Asian
8 (6.1%)
Two or More
5 (3.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)656-2399
Website:	http://www.ocps.net/cs/ese/support/transition/gages/default.aspx
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 12 131

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ESE TRANSITION
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	131

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ESE TRANSITION
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	39	29.8%
Male	92	70.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)