Renaissance Charter at Goldenrod opened the 2025-26 school year with 1,156 students across its K-8 campus on South Goldenrod Road. As one of the larger charter campuses in Orange County, the school continues to serve a predominantly Hispanic, working-class community in southeast Orlando. The school's 63-teacher faculty participates in professional development aligned with OCPS district standards. Renaissance Goldenrod also runs student support programming through its full-time school counselor, a resource the campus specifically flags as available to families dealing with academic or social-emotional challenges.

Q1. How does enrollment work at Renaissance Goldenrod?

Ans. Renaissance Charter at Goldenrod is an open-enrollment charter school. Any family in Orange County can apply regardless of their home address. Contact the school at (407) 745-6500 to find out when the application window opens and what spots are available at each grade level.

Q2. What is the K-8 advantage at Goldenrod?

Ans. At 1,156 students, Goldenrod is one of the larger charter campuses in the area but the K-8 structure means students don't have to change schools between elementary and middle school. Kids who start in kindergarten can stay through 8th grade, keeping relationships and routines intact.

Q3. Does Goldenrod have a school counselor?

Ans. Renaissance Charter at Goldenrod has a full-time school counselor on staff. With 63 full-time teachers serving 1,156 students, the school is well-staffed relative to its size. Families with counseling or support needs should reach out through the front office.

Q4. What bilingual programs does Goldenrod offer?

Ans. Renaissance Charter at Goldenrod serves a predominantly Hispanic student community and provides English Language Development instruction as part of the regular school day. With 82% of students from economically challenged households, language and academic support are integrated across all grade levels.

Q5. What high school do Goldenrod students feed into after 8th grade?

Ans. Students completing 8th grade at Renaissance Goldenrod transition to a local OCPS high school based on their address. The school is in the southeast Orlando area near Goldenrod Road.