Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter continued serving the Pine Hills community through the current school year as a small, open-enrollment charter school. The school's reading proficiency of 50%, meeting the Florida state average for a campus of 86 students, reflects the instructional focus maintained by the teaching team. The school participates in OCPS's charter oversight framework and connects families to community resources available through Orange County's broader family engagement programs. Families in the Pine Hills area interested in a small-campus charter alternative to the OCPS neighborhood schools can contact the school at 1780 Mercy Drive for current enrollment information.

Q1. Who were Lucious and Emma Nixon?

Ans. Lucious and Emma Nixon Academy Charter is named in honor of Lucious and Emma Nixon, community figures connected to the Pine Hills neighborhood of Orlando.

Q2. How do families enroll at Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter?

Ans. Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter is an open-enrollment charter school. Any Orange County family can apply directly through the school at 1780 Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL 32808. Given the school's small size of 86 students, there may be limited openings at any given time, so families are encouraged to contact the school early to check availability by grade level.

Q3. What is the school's academic approach?

Ans. Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter's reading proficiency of 50% meets the Florida state average, which is notable for a campus of 86 students where 83% are from households that receive free or reduced price meals. The school serves the Pine Hills community with a small-school environment where each student is known by teachers and staff.

Q4. What community connections does Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter have?

Ans. The school is located in the Pine Hills neighborhood, one of Orlando's most established and culturally rich communities. Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy participates in the wider OCPS network and connects families to community resources available through Orange County's family engagement programs.

Q5. What happens after students finish 5th grade at Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter?

Ans. After completing 5th grade at Lucious And Emma Nixon Academy Charter, students transition to middle school through the OCPS enrollment process.