Enrollment
2,026
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171001887
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyman High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyman High School
Lyman High School is a large high school in Longwood, Florida, enrolling 2,026 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,026 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Lyman High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyman High School compares
Lyman High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Lyman High School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,026 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lyman High School a good school?
Lyman High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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