- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Mary, FL
Lake Mary High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mary High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171002261
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mary High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Lake Mary · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mary High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mary High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lake Mary High School held near 2,684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.9 → 130.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120171002261 · Lake Mary, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,714 enr · 26.3:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Lake Mary High School held near 2,684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.9 → 130.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Mary High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- This school
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- Lake Howell Hi
Lake Howell High School
2,241 students
What this shows Lake Mary High School reports 2,714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mary High School compares
Lake Mary High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,714 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,714
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
270
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Lake Mary High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Mary High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Howell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mary High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,241
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mary High School
How many students attend Lake Mary High School?
Lake Mary High School has 2,714 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Mary, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,684 (2022-23) → 2,684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mary High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mary High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Mary High School?
33.0% of students at Lake Mary High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mary High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mary High School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Lake Mary, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mary High School?
Lake Mary High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Mary High School rank among public schools in Lake Mary?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mary High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Lake Mary, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lake Mary on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Lake Mary High School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Hagerty High School (2,449 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.