Winter Garden’s school system is governed by Orange County. Winter Garden is home to eight public schools, two private schools and a technical school providing skills training in a number of our emerging industries. Orange County Public Schools is the 12 th largest school district in Florida. In addition to operating 102 elementary, 29 middle and 22 high schools, Orange County Public Schools operates four alternative/exception facilities, and 19 technical education centers and adult and community education centers.

Winter Garden offers dual language magnet programs at Dillard, Lake Whitney, Tildenville, and Whispering Oak and boasts our middle school magnet (same as above).

Orange County schools offer 17 magnet programs as follows:

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TECHNICAL SCHOOL

Westside Technical School
955 E. Story Road
Winter Garden FL 34787
407-905-2000
http://www.westside.ocps.net

Westside Technical School is located on Story Road in Winter Garden and offers over 24 full- and part-time academic and technical programs, evening classes and classes at four Adult Community Centers. In addition to offering non-traditional programs, Westside Technical offers training in the following clusters: Agricultural and Natural Resources, Business and Administrative Services, Construction, Health Services, Human Services and Information Technology Services.

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REGIONAL POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS

• UCF – second largest in state, $100+ million in research funding, 45K enrollment, 210 degree programs, academic and research leader in modeling and simulation, optics, computer science, nanotechnology, education and many other disciplines

• Valencia Community College – second in the nation in total number of associate’s degrees awarded. Partnering with UCF on a 2 + 2 program.

• DeVry University – the baccalaureate Electronics Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – more than 35 degree programs in the science, practice and business of aviation, aerospace and related technologies. Ranked by U.S. news and World Report’s 2007 “Best Colleges” guide as number one in the Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering category for schools without doctorate programs.

• University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences – dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, with an international reputation for its accomplishments in teaching, research and extension

• Florida State University College of Medicine – offers education in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, with special attention given to primary care, geriatrics, cultural diversity, and the needs of underserved populations

• Full Sail Real World Education – Bachelor’s and Associate’s Degrees include Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Development, Recording Arts, and Show Production & Touring

• Rollins College – full-time undergraduate program at the College of Arts & Sciences; M.B.A. & Management/Executive Education at the Crummer Graduate School of Business; Master’s and evening B.A. programs at the Hamilton Holt School

• University of Phoenix – fosters a spirit of innovation that focuses on providing academic quality, service excellent, and convenience to the working adult

• Barry University – more than 60 traditional undergraduate programs, accelerated bachelor’s programs designed specifically for working adults, and more than 50 graduate programs, many with evening/weekend classes

• Belhaven College – accelerated classes meet just once a week within a Christian framework; accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

• Columbia College – a private liberal arts and sciences college offering associate and bachelor’s degrees on campus and online. Orlando campus has faculty-to-student ratio of 1-to-16, eight-week courses, and five sessions per year.

• Herzing College – guarantees a bachelor’s degree in three years, with quality education in state-of-the-industry technology, industry-certified instructors, and personalized employment assistant services

• Keller Graduate School of Management – division of DeVry University offering seven Master’s Degree programs in management and a variety of graduate certificates, both on-site and online

• Nova Southeastern University – Orlando Student Educational Center offers programs in education, business, pharmacy, psychology, mental health counseling, family therapy, speech language pathology and many other fields

• Troy University – named as one of 64 “Best Universities – Master’s” in the Southeast region by U.S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” guide; named “2006 Best College in the Southeast” by The Princeton Review; one of Money magazine’s 25 top “Best Buys” in public U.S. colleges and universities

• Webster University – two Orlando campuses provide continuing education, graduate school, and undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree programs designed for the working adult via evening classes on an accelerated term schedule

• Florida Technical College – post-secondary training for associate degree and diploma programs in some of the fastest growing occupations, such as medical assistant, paralegal, network administration, computer drafting and design, and website and graphic design

• Florida Metropolitan University – two Orlando campuses provide practical skills education and training in accounting, business, computers, criminal justice, paralegal, and a variety of healthcare careers

• Lane Institute of Health Sciences – non-profit institution housed within a medical center provides daily interaction with practicing medical staff; licensed by the Florida Department of education’s Commission for Independent Education

• Everglades University – one of the first accredited universities in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Alternative Medicine. Prepares for entry level careers in chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, rehabilitation, wellness centers, and spas.

• Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences – located on the campus of Florida Hospital, specializes in nursing and allied health education; internationally recognized for its programs in heart and orthopedic surgery, organ transplantation and limb replantation

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