FHSAA announces tentative classification for the next two years

FHSAA announced its tentative classification changes for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 high school football seasons Monday, Dec. 8. Under the new system, seven West and Southwest Orange teams would be moving its classification. 

Schools have until Monday, Dec. 15 to appeal the decision before the reclassification is finalized Wednesday, Dec. 17. 

The largest change in the proposed classification is FHSAA’s removal of Class 7A, causing a drop from eight to seven classes. For local teams — Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, Olympia and West Orange — this means their current class would be eliminated and all four of the teams would be moved into Class 6A. 

The tentative plans also means Windermere High would be placed into a classification, rather than Independent, giving the team a chance to compete for a state title. Despite finishing 10-0 in back-to-back seasons, the Wolverines have been excluded from the playoff picture due to its Independent status. 

2026-28 CLASSIFICATIONS

Class 2A 

Region 2, District 5 

The First Academy 

Class 6A

Region 1, District 4

Ocoee High 

Region 2, District 6 

Dr. Phillips High 

Olympia High

West Orange High

Region 2, District 7 

Horizon High

Windermere High 

Independent 

Central Florida Christian Academy 

Foundation Academy 

Lake Buena Vista 

Legacy Charter 

Windermere Prep