For the 2025-2026 school year, Orlando Gifted Academy is offering the following courses to middle school students as an elective.

• Spanish I
• French I 
• French II
• Japanese I

Dramatic Education

Orlando Gifted Academy (OGA) was established by Orange County Public Schools in 2018 to meet the needs of intellectually gifted students throughout Orange County. It is the only public stand-alone magnet school for students identified as gifted in the Central Florida area. Orlando Gifted Academy provides students with a rigorous and challenging curriculum that incorporates standards-based instruction and the Florida Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners to meet the needs of each student. Students work individually and collaboratively with peers by developing real-world problems and applicable projects. Students learn the skills necessary to defend their thoughts and ideas while communicating in a positive and respectful manner. OGA provides an environment for students to express their creativity while engaging in independent learning activities based on their interests. Students also have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of content through research and investigating open-ended tasks.

Students must be determined eligible for gifted services at the time of application for the Orlando Gifted Academy magnet lottery.
Orlando Gifted Academy serves students in grades 2-8, with a current enrollment of 460.

Further advancement of the curriculum is completed through SEM-R, M2M3, Junior Great Books, Orange County Virtual School, field trips, and enrichment opportunities.

OGA is a LaunchED 1:1 Digital Learning School. LaunchED provides students access to world-class digital tools and resources that allow them to be collaborative, connected, critical thinkers, and problem solvers. All students in grades 3-8 are provided with an assigned laptop and charger to take home throughout the school year.

50% of Orlando Gifted Academy staff possess one or more advanced degrees in their teaching areas
 

Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)

School Advisory Council (SAC)

OGA Fund (Foundation for OCPS)

Orlando Gifted Academy (OGA) opened in 2018 as a unique public magnet school in Central Florida that exclusively serves OCPS gifted students with active Florida Educational Plans (EPs). Gifted students attending OGA have a rigorous curriculum incorporating the Florida B.E.S.T. (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards and the Florida Frameworks for K-12 Gifted Learners. 

Orlando Gifted Academy educators follow an instructional blueprint that considers students’ abilities, their need for differentiated learning experiences, and the pursuit of learning at greater cognitive levels. The culture at OGA is one in which students are challenged to think critically and creatively, conduct thoughtful research, explore passion projects, and develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. Learning is extended beyond the classroom through an array of activities that include before and after-school clubs and academic competitions. 

Through a focus on communication, collaboration, and critical thinking, OGA fosters a supportive environment that encourages students to express their ideas, engage in independent learning, and deepen their understanding of content through inquiry and open-ended tasks.
 

• Magnet Schools of America named OGA a 2025 National Magnet School of Excellence by the Magnet Schools of America for demonstrating an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, specialized teaching staff, and parent & community involvement.
• Niche.com has recognized OGA as the #1 Standout Middle School and the #2 Standout Elementary School in America in 2025
• US News and World Report ranked OGA as the #7 Middle School and the #11 Elementary School in Florida.

Orlando Gifted Academy students have the opportunity to be involved in both team and individual academic competitions throughout the school year. In 2025, OGA Owls participated in Odyssey of the Mind, First Lego League Robotics, Battle of the Books, Science Olympiad, The Great History Challenge, Scripps Spelling Bee, Orange County Student Media Festival, 4-H Public Speaking Contest, Math Olympiad, and numerous other competitions. 2025 Awards included:

• Math Olympics OCPS District Champions
• Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA) State Invitational
• Battle of the Books 3rd Place District Competition
• Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society Math Competition Champions
• Odyssey of the Mind - Problem 4/Problem 5 - World Finals
• FLL Robotics Regional Champions Finalists
• FL Science Olympiad State Invitational