Light Christian Academy–South Campus in Gotha, FL, serves 129 students in grades 3 through 11 within a suburban community.
The school operates as a co–educational alternative program with an affiliation to the Church of God.
The student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 8 teaching staff members.
The student body is 97.58 percent students of color, reflecting significant racial and ethnic diversity.
Nearby schools include other private and alternative options in Gotha and Orlando, providing families with multiple educational choices in the suburban area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-11
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Light Christian Academy - South Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Light Christian Academy - South Campus?
The application deadline for Light Christian Academy - South Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Light Christian Academy - South Campus is Pathways For Life Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Deeper Root Academy (0.0 miles away)
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9600 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(484) 321-6957
Ocoee, FL 34761
(484) 321-6957
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(407) 444-1844
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 444-1844
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(Church of God)
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 347-0504
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 347-0504
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Gr: K-12 | 271 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 850-2322
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 850-2322
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Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
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