Windermere Preparatory School | |
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Lake Butler, Orange County, Florida United States 28°28′38″N 81°34′06″W / 28.477222°N 81.568333°WCoordinates: 28°28′38″N 81°34′06″W / 28.477222°N 81.568333°W |
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Information | |
Type | Private, coeducational |
Motto | Veritas, Virtus, Unitas |
Established | 2000 |
Headmaster | Thomas L. Marcy |
Faculty | 120 |
Number of students | 1,400+ (PK-12) |
Campus | Urban, 48 acres (190,000 m2) |
Color(s) | Red, White, and Blue |
Mascot | Lakers |
Website | www.windermereprep.com |
Windermere Preparatory School is a private, coeducational PK-12 college preparatory school in Lake Butler, an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, within the Orlando metropolitan area. Established in 2000 and in proximity to the Town of Windermere, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools, Florida Council of Independent Schools, and International Baccalaureate World School. It is a part of the Nord Anglia Education network.
The school opened on September 5, 2000 using temporary classrooms, with an enrollment of 184 students and 25 teachers. Today, that enrollment has grown to students with a 48-acre (190,000 m2) campus on Lake Cypress.
Windermere Preparatory School opened its doors for the first time on September 5, 2000, with an enrollment of 184 students housed in 12 portable classrooms, and taught by 25 faculty members. In the last thirteen years the school has grown to 1,400 students.
The Lower School, Middle School, and Upper School reflect a friendly neighborhood environment, with spacious classrooms, state of-the-art gymnasium, Sports Performance Center and athletic fields, as well as an 8 lane/25 yard competitive swimming pool. The dining facilities include a boutique café, primary school lunchroom, and a large secondary school dining area.
Presently, WPS employs over 160 faculty and staff who hold multiple degrees and are state certified. WPS is fully accredited by (SAC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, (FCIS) Florida Council of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and (FKC) Florida Kindergarten Council, International Baccalaureate, as well as the (FHSAA) Florida High School Athletic Association.
In 2016 it had 1,200 students.
Windermere Preparatory School offers PK-12 education under the Nord Anglia Education Family of Schools, where each student has a highly personalized educational experience, with an individualized Personal Learning Plan. High school students are able to participate in the IB program.