- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seminole, FL
Seminole High School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001680
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Seminole, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-158 students YoY
Seminole High School shrank from 1,546 students in 2022-23 to 1,388 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-158 students YoY 120156001680 · Seminole, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,394 enr · 19.1:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Seminole High School shrank from 1,546 students in 2022-23 to 1,388 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Seminole High School
1,394 students
What this shows Seminole High School reports 1,394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole High School compares
Seminole High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,394
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Seminole High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole High School
How many students attend Seminole High School?
Seminole High School has 1,394 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seminole, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,546 (2022-23) → 1,388 (2023-24), down 158.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School is 19.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole High School?
34.2% of students at Seminole High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole High School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole High School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Seminole, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole High School?
Seminole High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Seminole High School rank among high schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Seminole, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Seminole High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.