SEMINOLE

SANFORD, Florida — 74 schools

66,680
Total Enrollment
74
Schools
$10,225
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SEMINOLE operates 74 public schools serving 66,680 students, placing it among the larger districts in Florida. The school portfolio breaks down into 50 other, 12 middle, 8 high, 4 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 63,944 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Seminole County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,225 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.4% local, 41.8% state, and 14.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $53,006 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #66 of 67 in Florida against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 10 of 74 schools offering Advanced Placement (254 AP courses district-wide), a 599.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.4% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% African American across the district's schools.

SEMINOLE school enrollment varies 952× across entities

SEMINOLE school enrollment ranges from 4 students (lowest) to 3,807 students (highest), a spread of 3,803 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

SEMINOLE student-counselor ratio is 600:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

SEMINOLE chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within SEMINOLE is typically wider than the SEMINOLE-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
41.8%
State
43.4%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
66 / 67
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Seminole County county, where this district is located.

$1,650
Studio/mo
$1,731
1 BR/mo
$1,972
2 BR/mo
$2,476
3 BR/mo
$2,924
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$53,006
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 74 schools in SEMINOLE.

White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 17.1%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 6.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10 / 74
Schools with AP
254 AP courses total
599.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in SEMINOLE

School Enrollment
Seminole High School
3,807
Lake Brantley High School
2,813
Lake Mary High School
2,714
Hagerty High School
2,449
Oviedo High School
2,312
Lake Howell High School
2,241
Lyman High School
2,026
Winter Springs High School
1,940
Sanford Middle School
1,385
Jackson Heights Middle School
1,340
Milwee Middle School
1,334
Millennium Middle School
1,323
Chiles Middle School
1,279
Teague Middle School
1,120
Indian Trails Middle School
1,116
Tuskawilla Middle School
1,060
Sabal Point Elementary School
923
Carillon Elementary School
907
Bentley Elementary School
903
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet
901
Markham Woods Middle School
900
Rock Lake Middle School
898
Wilson Elementary School
896
Lake Mary Elementary School
881
Greenwood Lakes Middle School
858
Bear Lake Elementary School
849
South Seminole Middle School
842
Red Bug Elementary School
811
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
Charter
804
Wekiva Elementary School
800
Midway Elementary School
789
Evans Elementary School
788
Woodlands Elementary School
785
Idyllwilde Elementary School
773
Forest City Elementary School
765
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
738
Rainbow Elementary School
729
Casselberry Elementary School
716
Lawton Elementary School
715
Pine Crest Elementary School
714
Heathrow Elementary School
713
Sterling Park Elementary School
700
Stenstrom Elementary School
697
Choices in Learning Charter
Charter
685
Crystal Lake Elementary School
685
Hamilton Elementary School
671
Eastbrook Elementary School
645
English Estates Elementary School
637
Walker Elementary School
611
Galileo School for Gifted Learning
Charter
590
Wicklow Elementary School
585
Altamonte Elementary School
577
Lake Orienta Elementary School
574
Longwood Elementary School
573
Seminole Science Charter School
Charter
547
Layer Elementary School
543
Partin Elementary School
536
Keeth Elementary School
535
Spring Lake Elementary School
505
Highlands Elementary School
503
Winter Springs Elementary School
501
Geneva Elementary School
486
Elevation High School
Charter
246
Seminole County Virtual Franchise (Scvs)
210
Ucp Seminole Child Development
Charter
144
Journeys Academy
90
Scps Early Learning Center
72
Endeavor School
34
Seminole County Detention Center
31
Hospital Homebound Program
28
Scps Consequence Unit
25
Hopper Center
11
John Polk Alternative School
6
Contracted Services
4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SEMINOLE?

SEMINOLE has 74 schools, including 8 high, 50 other, 12 middle, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 66,680 students.

How much does SEMINOLE spend per student?

SEMINOLE spends $10,225 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #66 in Florida.

What is the average teacher salary in SEMINOLE?

The average teacher salary in SEMINOLE is $53,006 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SEMINOLE?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Seminole County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of SEMINOLE?

SEMINOLE students are 36.4% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% African American, 6.2% Asian, averaged across 74 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SEMINOLE?

SEMINOLE has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #66 out of 67 districts in Florida. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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