Universal Education Center

Universal Education Center serves 19 students in grades 10-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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Universal Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Universal Education Center's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Universal Education Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
(14-15)
<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
63%
36%
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Black
16%
21%
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White
16%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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≥50%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Universal Education Center and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Universal Education Center?
The graduation rate of Universal Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Universal Education Center?
19 students attend Universal Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Universal Education Center students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Universal Education Center?
Universal Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Universal Education Center offer ?
Universal Education Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Universal Education Center part of?
Universal Education Center is part of Orange School District.
In what neighborhood is Universal Education Center located?
Universal Education Center is located in the Southwest Orlando neighborhood of Orlando, FL. There are 17 other public schools located in Southwest Orlando.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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