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Seminole High School

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Seminole High School ranks 341 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

341^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 59% of Florida high schools

Summary

Seminole High School in Sanford, FL, is a large public high school serving 3,807 students in grades 9-12 within the highly-rated Seminole County Public Schools district.

This school is a giant compared to its neighbors, with an enrollment nearly 40% larger than the next biggest nearby school, Lake Mary High School. A major concern for parents is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 37%, which is significantly higher than the district average and most other area schools like Lake Howell High School (26.6%) and Oviedo High School (28.6%). Academically, the school shows a split personality: while math proficiency is a persistent weakness (only 39% proficient in Algebra 1, far below the district average of 66%), the school excels in science, with 76% of students proficient in Biology. Interestingly, the nearby magnet school Crooms Academy Of Information Technology dramatically outperforms Seminole in every subject, likely drawing some of the highest-achieving students from the area.

Despite the attendance challenges, Seminole High School has seen a remarkable jump in its graduation rate to 95.4%, exceeding both the district and state averages. This suggests effective credit recovery programs are in place, though the long-term sustainability of this rate is uncertain if absenteeism remains high. The school also spends less per student ($8,706) than any other comprehensive high school in the district, which, combined with its large size and high needs, presents a significant resource challenge. Overall, Seminole is a school in transition, offering strong science programs and a high graduation rate, but grappling with serious issues in math achievement and student attendance that set it apart from its peers.

3,807

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,706

Per pupil spending ?

49.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2701 Ridgewood Ave
Sanford, FL 32773

(407) 320-5050

District: Seminole

Feeder schools for Seminole High School:

Elementary:	Bentley Elementary School
	Crystal Lake Elementary School
	Hamilton Elementary School
	Heathrow Elementary School
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	Idyllwilde Elementary School
	Midway Elementary School
	Pine Crest Elementary School
	Wicklow Elementary School
	Wilson Elementary School
Middle:	Markham Woods Middle School
	Millennium Middle School
	Sanford Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

27.9%

African American:

27.7%

White:

27.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 49th percentile in 2024 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 59th (2026) from a 49th-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Florida median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 24 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of Seminole's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg70%

Florida avg64%

341^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 10High Schools in the Seminole

8^th of 70Seminole among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	341 of 838	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.9	386 of 844	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.6	415 of 807	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.2	366 of 792	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.9	340 of 774	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.8	340 of 746	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.7	323 of 734	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.4	289 of 716	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.9	189 of 714	73.5%	★★★★☆
2016	59.9	184 of 693	73.4%	★★★★☆
2014	60.2	224 of 687	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.2	205 of 648	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.0	160 of 606	73.6%	★★★★☆
2011	74.7	144 of 622	76.8%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	138 of 620	77.7%	★★★★☆
2009	71.3	149 of 587	74.6%	★★★★☆
2008	74.7	130 of 577	77.5%	★★★★☆
2007	75.2	119 of 563	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	68.7	139 of 477	70.9%	★★★★☆
2005	69.2	146 of 487	70.0%	★★★★☆
2004	71.6	132 of 484	72.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 176%~ state avg

US History68%-6 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

Geometry52%-4 vs state

Algebra 139%-24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2701 Ridgewood Ave	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5050	3,807	188	20.2	49.6%	1,030 (27.1%)	1,056 (27.7%)	1,061 (27.9%)	471 (12.4%)	13 (0.3%)	11 (0.3%)	165 (4.3%)	50.1	341^st of 838 public high schools	59.3%		45.9	386^th of 844 public high schools	54.3%	45	62.0	64.0	39.0	52.0	76.0	68.0	$8,706	$534	$8,172
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology	Public, Magnet	9-12	2200 W 13th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5750	738	36	20.5	39.8%	305 (41.3%)	90 (12.2%)	247 (33.5%)	62 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.3%)	79.5	70^th of 838 public high schools	91.6%		78.3	86^th of 844 public high schools	89.8%	16	82.0	87.0	44.0	80.0	95.0	93.0	$10,928	$476	$10,452
Scps Consequence Unit	Public	6-12	1151 E 28th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 708-7640	25	0		84.0%	4 (16.0%)	11 (44.0%)	8 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)								(n/a)
John Polk Alternative School	Public	6-12	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 330-6750	6	0			0 (0.0%)	5 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (16.7%)								(n/a)
Lake Mary High School	Public	9-12	655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-9550	2,714	128	21.2	40.8%	1,310 (48.3%)	336 (12.4%)	846 (31.2%)	92 (3.4%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	120 (4.4%)	56.6	263^rd of 838 public high schools	68.6%		55	265^th of 844 public high schools	68.6%	2	67.0	67.0	37.0	51.0	77.0	80.0	$9,078	$617	$8,461
Winter Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-8750	1,940	99	19.6	46.4%	883 (45.5%)	193 (9.9%)	683 (35.2%)	99 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (3.9%)	57	255^th of 838 public high schools	69.6%		48.5	353^rd of 844 public high schools	58.2%	98	66.0	67.0	21.0	51.0	81.0	83.0	$9,955	$525	$9,430
Elevation High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4243 N Us Highway 17/92	Sanford	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 732-5788	246	6	41.0	66.7%	69 (28.0%)	75 (30.5%)	81 (32.9%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.5%)	7.2	724^th of 838 public high schools	13.6%		5.8	730^th of 844 public high schools	13.5%	6		32.0	25.0	12.0	30.0	26.0	$7,952	$166	$7,786
Lyman High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 746-2050	2,026	98	20.6	52.6%	747 (36.9%)	400 (19.7%)	719 (35.5%)	69 (3.4%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	78 (3.8%)	47.8	370^th of 838 public high schools	55.8%		47	370^th of 844 public high schools	56.2%		65.0	63.0	25.0	51.0	67.0	73.0	$9,926	$524	$9,403
Oviedo High School	Public	9-12	601 King St	Oviedo	32765	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-4050	2,312	104	22.2	31.5%	1,307 (56.5%)	176 (7.6%)	595 (25.7%)	132 (5.7%)	7 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	88 (3.8%)	63.8	193^rd of 838 public high schools	77.0%		68.6	157^th of 844 public high schools	81.4%	36	66.0	74.0	38.0	63.0	82.0	84.0	$9,262	$588	$8,674
Lake Howell High School	Public	9-12	4200 Dike Rd	Winter Park	32792	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-9050	2,241	103	21.8	50.9%	938 (41.9%)	242 (10.8%)	869 (38.8%)	69 (3.1%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	112 (5.0%)	57.6	249^th of 838 public high schools	70.3%		55	267^th of 844 public high schools	68.4%	18	65.0	63.0	26.0	55.0	86.0	83.0	$8,509	$374	$8,134

Frequently Asked Questions about Seminole High School

How many students attend Seminole High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,807 students attended Seminole High School.

What district is Seminole High School in?

Seminole

What is the racial makeup of Seminole High School?

Students at Seminole High School are 28% Hispanic, 28% African American, 27% White, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

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Seminole High School ranks 341^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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