Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-11
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Light Christian Academy - South Campus
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 3-11
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Light Christian Academy - South Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Christian
9600 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(484) 321-6957
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 444-1844
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of God
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 347-0504
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
700 Good Homes Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 850-2322
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2342 Hempel Ave.
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 444-1844
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of God
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 347-0504
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
700 Good Homes Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 850-2322
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2342 Hempel Ave.
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-11 | 194 students
Christian
1450 Citrus Oaks Ave, Bldg 300
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 553-8300
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Christian
9600 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(484) 321-6957
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1
Special Education School
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 444-1844
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 271 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Church of God
1450 Citrus Oaks Avenue
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 347-0504
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
700 Good Homes Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 850-2322
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2342 Hempel Ave.
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students
Christian
9600 W Colonial Dr
Ocoee, FL 34761
(484) 321-6957
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
700 Good Homes Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 850-2322
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
2342 Hempel Ave.
Gotha, FL 34734
(407) 757-2241
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-1 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
9380 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 290-3277
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
644 Dorscher Rd.
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 293-6618
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(352) 429-2472
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 429-2472
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(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
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10245 County Road 561
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2223
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(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
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(352) 394-2100
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 394-2100
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(407) 787-4300
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Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
Clermont, FL 34714
(352) 253-6500
8365.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 985 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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