Chesterton Academy of Orlando

Chesterton Academy of Orlando is a classical high school located in Winter Park, Florida, dedicated to providing a Catholic education centered around Jesus Christ. Students at Chesterton Academy not only learn about their faith in specific classes, but across all disciplines, reading and discussing important Catholic texts. The school's classical curriculum emphasizes a liberal arts education, Christian virtues, and an appreciation for beauty.

Faculty and staff at Chesterton Academy are dedicated to the school's mission and take an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium at the beginning of each academic year. The school's House system provides a sense of community within the larger school, allowing students to take on leadership roles and cultivate virtues.

In addition to academics, Chesterton Academy places equal emphasis on the arts, with opportunities for students to engage in drawing, painting, singing, acting, public speaking, and debate. The school's motto, Cultura Vitae, emphasizes the culture of life, inspired by Pope Saint John Paul II.

Named after the great English writer and Catholic convert, G.K. Chesterton, the school aims to exemplify his joy, wonder, and gratitude in the Catholic faith. Chesterton's prolific writings and his conversion to Catholicism in 1922 serve as inspiration for the school's mission. With a focus on faith, reason, joy, and common sense, Chesterton Academy of Orlando provides a unique educational experience for students seeking a Catholic education grounded in tradition and virtue.