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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SEMINOLE·NCES 120171001872

SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

2701 RIDGEWOOD AVE, SANFORD, FL 32773 · (407) 320-5050 · Seminole County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,807 STUDENTS
Enrollment
3,807
High
DISTRICT 1,776 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
188 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.2:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
1,889 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
1,058
Grade 10
1,004
Grade 11
944
Grade 12
801
Student demographics
White
1,03027%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1,06128%
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 38%
Black
1,05628%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 21%
Asian
47112%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 3%
Two+
1654%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
130%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
110%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,83448%
Female
1,97352%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
58.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +7.5pp since 2023
Math
39.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +13.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.3%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.8pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
3,807
+427 (+13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
was 19.9:1
% White
27%
was 38%
% Hispanic
28%
was 20%
% Black
28%
was 28%
% Asian
12%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

Set in SANFORD, Florida, SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL is a roomy senior high, part of SEMINOLE. It teaches 3,807 students across grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 1,035 students each, so SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL sits 268% above that benchmark.

Across the 74 schools in SEMINOLE (63,934 students total), SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (28%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder looks like 28% Black, 27% White, 12% Asian, 4% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, On paper, SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL has 188 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.3:1. The state averages around 23.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 50% of students at SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 56.3%; this one delivers 51.5%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Seminole County) shows that median household earnings sit near $85,761, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. In all, Seminole County runs 77 public schools (combined enrollment of about 63,934 students), of which SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: WICKLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.7 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL at 3rd of 5; the average score across the group is 60.0%.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL has expanded 13%, going from 3,380 students in 2018 to 3,807 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 38% to 27% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Seminole County at a glance

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Population
481,470
Census ACS
Median income
$85,761
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
63,934 students

Quick facts

School name
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL
District
SEMINOLE
Address
2701 RIDGEWOOD AVE, SANFORD, FL 32773
Phone
(407) 320-5050
County
Seminole County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
3,807
Teachers (FTE)
188
Student–teacher ratio
20.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,889 (50%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
120171001872
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL?
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 3,807 students in grades 09-12.
Is SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL have?
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL employs 188 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.3:1.
What is the student diversity at SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL?
Student demographics at SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL are roughly 27% White, 28% Hispanic, 28% Black, 12% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL?
SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL is overseen by SEMINOLE in Seminole County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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