- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Longwood, FL
Lyman High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171001887
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Longwood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyman High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Longwood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lyman High School held near 2,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 95.2 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 120171001887 · Longwood, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,026 enr · 21.3:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Lyman High School held near 2,056 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 95.2 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lyman 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
- Lake Mary High
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
- This school
Lyman High School
2,026 students
What this shows Lyman High School reports 2,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman High School compares
Lyman 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,026 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,026
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Lyman High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Lyman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman 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
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~2,026 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman High School
How many students attend Lyman High School?
Lyman High School has 2,026 students enrolled. It is a high school in Longwood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,084 (2022-23) → 2,056 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman High School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyman High School?
42.4% of students at Lyman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyman High School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Longwood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman High School?
Lyman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Lyman High School rank among public schools in Longwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyman High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Longwood, 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 Longwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Lyman High School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.