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OCPS Mapping and Cartography

The GIS department creates and publishes maps for the general public and OCPS departments for better understanding of our district. Browse the links and information below for maps and department details. 

Illustration of layered geological formations with a river and cityscape at the bottom, depicting subsurface exploration and analysis.Geographic Information Systems (GIS) view and analyze data based on geographic location.

OCPS manages its GIS functions through the Student Enrollment Department.

The following departments use GIS in their work:

Facilities Planning  – Analyzes residential developments for School Concurrency, projects student growth, performs growth management studies and maintains district maps.

Real Estate –Locates and analyzes the condition of available property to use for new school sites.

Student Enrollment– Rezones students to new schools, verifies addresses and advises the Real Estate Department and Advance Planning Committee of search areas for future schools.

Transportation – Assesses street data and aerial photography for planning bus routes and bus stops.

GIS Contact:

  • Brent Downs

Sr. Administrator, GISP certified

(407) 317-3200 ext. 202-2859

brent.downs@ocps.net

  • A man stands beside an exhibit at the ESRI User Conference, featuring a GIS department poster and a colorful map display.

    OCPS Staff with map on display at ESRI International User's Conference, July 2023, San Diego, California.

  • Two men stand beside a display board titled "Orange County Public Schools," featuring a map of Hurricane Maria evacuees in Florida.

    OCPS Staff with map on display at ESRI International User's Conference, July 2018, San Diego, California.

  • Two individuals stand in front of a display board titled "GIS Department," showcasing various maps of Orange County, Florida.

    OCPS Staff with map on display at ESRI International User's Conference, July 2017, San Diego, California.

Click here for a story map of our rezoning process Published May 24, 2016.

Orange County Public School sign announcing the future site of a new school, highlighting community efforts and tax funding.

Click here to watch the 8 minute video highlighting OCPS and GIS!