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POSITIVE PATHWAYS TRANSITION CENTER

6125 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32810ORANGE →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
270
Students
Total enrolled
$12,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 270 students in grades KG–12 in ORLANDO, Florida.
9% below average funding
District spends $12,987 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

POSITIVE PATHWAYS TRANSITION CENTER is a mid-sized other in ORLANDO, Florida, serving grades KG–12 with 270 students. The district invests $12,987 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at POSITIVE PATHWAYS TRANSITION CENTER

270
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
74%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution201 male · 69 female
74%
26%
Male 74%Female 26%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility74%
National avg 52% · 199 students
Student Composition
8%
40%
49%
Asian1%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino40%
Black49%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120144007536

Academic Outcomes at POSITIVE PATHWAYS TRANSITION CENTER

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 12th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32810

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,987Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,987
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,714
Student Support$2,467
Administration$1,558
Operations$1,948
Other$1,299
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,987 spent per student, an estimated $5,753 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
29%
53%
State government
28.8%
Local (property tax)
53.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 74% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RENAISSANCE CHARTER SCHOOL AT HUNTERS CREEK
↓
Middle
LAKE NONA MIDDLESOUTHWEST MIDDLEHORIZON WEST MIDDLEINNOVATION MIDDLE
+1 more
↓
High School
LAKE NONA HIGHTIMBER CREEK HIGHAPOPKA HIGHCYPRESS CREEK HIGH
+19 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyOrange County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictORANGE →
Phone: (407)992-0599
NCES ID: 120144007536
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ORLANDO seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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District School Rankings
Location
6125 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, ORLANDO, FL 32810
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.