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OCPS Declining Enrollment

At a glance

  • What: Orange County Public Schools enrollment has fallen and the district is managing budget effects.
  • Where it stands: Presented at the 9/28 Workshop; no Council action.

Sources

Log

2026-09-28 - Workshop

OCPS reported losing about 19,000 students since 2022 (about 9.1%), roughly 7,800 this year including VPK, with about a $30 million budget effect this year; demographers reportedly expect no turnaround until about 2030. Seven schools were consolidated last year and closures are paused. Mayor Dyer questioned how much vouchers contribute; Commissioners Ortiz and Keen asked about voucher and charter accountability.