Board approves districtwide rezoning to open new high school ("High School AAA") for 2026–27
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After a staff presentation and brief Q&A, the Osceola County School Board voted to approve a districtwide rezoning plan intended to open a new high school (referred to in the staff materials as "High School AAA") for the 2026–27 school year; projections show phased enrollment and transportation provisions for rising seniors.
The Osceola County School Board voted on Nov. 18 to approve a districtwide rezoning plan prepared to support the opening of a new high school (identified in staff materials as "High School AAA") for the 2026–27 school year.
Rhonda Blake, the district’s director of planning services, presented the rezoning proposal and supporting materials, including maps, study areas and enrollment projections. Blake said staff estimated that 1,461 students reside in the new school's attendance area (excluding 12th grade), with an assumption that some students will continue at their current choice schools. Based on current trends, staff projected the new school could open at roughly 51% of capacity (about 1,284 students without the senior class) and reach approximately 73% enrollment at the end of three years including seniors.
Blake said the rezoning was developed with representatives, parents and staff from the affected high schools, and that the districtwide rezoning committee unanimously approved the plan on Sept. 17, 2025. The recommended plan would establish the new attendance boundary and modify the boundaries for Harmony High School and Tohopekaliga (as identified in staff materials) and include transportation to allow rising seniors to remain at their current zoned high school for the opening year.
Board members asked for clarification about ideal operating percentages for high schools; staff replied the target varies by grade level but is generally around 65–70% for efficient operation. After brief discussion, Miss Castillo moved to approve the plan; Miss Garcia seconded and the motion passed.
The adopted rezoning materials include maps (pages 11–12 of the packet), detailed student counts by study area and projections (pages 13–18), and a list of impacted streets and address ranges. Staff said if the plan is implemented as presented it will allow Harmony High School and Tohopekaliga High School to reduce or remove relocatable classrooms and better manage capacity across the district.