SILVER PINES ACADEMY K-12 LEARNING CENTER

gateway.ocps.net/

83 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Gateway School, located at 4000 Silver Star Rd in Orlando, is a specialized educational institution within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. It is uniquely designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, providing a supportive environment that focuses on individualized education plans (IEPs) to help each student reach their full academic and personal potential. The school emphasizes functional life skills, social-emotional development, and vocational preparation, ensuring that students are better equipped for independence and community integration after graduation.

The school’s culture is defined by its commitment to fostering an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere where students feel safe and valued. By utilizing highly trained staff, specialized instructional strategies, and targeted therapeutic support, Gateway aims to remove barriers to learning. Their curriculum is carefully tailored to meet the specific requirements of their student body, balancing academic achievement with practical skills training to help students navigate their daily lives with increased confidence and capability.

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SILVER PINES ACADEMY K-12 LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	21
Black	37
Two or More	6

Black
37 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (25.3 %)
White
19 (22.9 %)
Two or More
6 (7.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)296-6449
Website:	http://gateway.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	83
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 13

Grade 10 5

Grade 11 4

Grade 12 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SILVER PINES ACADEMY K-12 LEARNING CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Grade 3	6
Grade 4	4
Grade 5	4
Grade 6	7
Grade 7	7
Grade 8	10
Grade 9	13
Grade 10	5
Grade 11	4
Grade 12	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SILVER PINES ACADEMY K-12 LEARNING CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	21	25.3%
Male	62	74.7%

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