UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER

UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER is a public school that is part of the ORANGE school district, located in ORLANDO, FL with about 16 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

The UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER (UBC), located at 2500 Discovery Drive in Orlando, is a specialized facility that operates in partnership with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) to provide educational services within a clinical environment. The center functions primarily as a residential and day-treatment program designed to support students who require intensive behavioral, emotional, and mental health intervention. Because the facility is an extension of the district’s specialized services, it offers a structured, therapeutic setting where students can continue their academic progress while receiving the psychiatric and counseling support necessary to address complex behavioral challenges.

The curriculum and instructional approach at the center are tailored to meet the individual needs of students who may be temporarily unable to function in a traditional school environment. By integrating state-mandated educational requirements with therapeutic programming, the school aims to help students stabilize, improve their coping mechanisms, and eventually transition back to their home schools. For families and guardians, the institution serves as a critical bridge, ensuring that a student’s educational development is not interrupted by the demands of their behavioral or mental health treatment.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL CENTER at (407) 281-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.