Overview
- The board approved closures for Bonneville, Chickasaw, Eccleston, McCoy, Meadow Woods, Orlo Vista, and Union Park Middle.
- Students from the affected campuses will attend reassigned schools beginning in the 2026–27 academic year under district plans.
- District data show the targeted schools operating at roughly 40% to 50% of capacity.
- OCPS reports a three‑year enrollment drop of about 8,300 to 9,000 students, a decline of roughly 4%.
- Officials point to voucher use, lower birth rates, aging neighborhoods, and immigration policy shifts as key factors, with an estimated $41 million funding loss tied to the decline.