ORLANDO, Fla. — A new high school dedicated to the performing arts could be built next door to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.
The State of the Schools address was given by Orange County School Board Chairman Bill Sublette on Tuesday, who said Orange County schools are doing well.
Sublette said the school would likely be built in Phase II of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on the corner of Rosalind Avenue and South Street.
"We think we will have a waiting list as long as our arm to get into the school, because it will be the premier school in Orange County. As you can tell, I am just so very excited about his opportunity," said Sublette.
Sublette said he is hoping to partner with another school, like Valencia College, which means high school students could earn a performing arts associate's degree by the time they graduate.
"The school will have no zone," said Sublette. "I think that's the most important point. It will draw kids from all over the county. It will not have a geographic zone."
"I think it's a wonderful experience for the kids who are into the arts," said parent Angie Gallo. "I think it's needed in the community, and I think it will be well received."
Plans could be drawn up as early as the end of the year.
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