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Cadest

Independent school · Grades 7–12

Kissimmee, FL

1156 E Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 85% of graduates go to four-year colleges

In Kissimmee, Florida, Cadest is an independent private school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 90 students attend, with roughly 21 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 374% since 2019–20. The school supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 85% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 4 hours, 150 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
90
Teachers
4.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
20.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 29 girls, 61 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 4 hours
School year
150 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 85% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 64% of independent high schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 36 independent high schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    19’19–2060’21–2290’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    710
    810
    915
    1015
    1120
    1220

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino72%
    White17%
    Black11%

    Help paying tuition in Florida

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Cadest whether it takes part.

    More about Florida's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Cadest

    What grades does Cadest serve?

    Cadest serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Cadest?

    About 90 students, with 21 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Cadest?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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