Enrollment
3,807
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 120171001872
Seminole High School — Sanford, FL
Federal NCES profile for Seminole High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
161.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seminole High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seminole High School reports 3,807 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 161.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 58% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Florida average and 15% below the national baseline. The school offers 27 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 423 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seminole spends $10,225 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.8% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seminole High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,807 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 15% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,225
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 423 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 321 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 42 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,807 Top 100% in Florida — larger than 0% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 161.0
Students per teacher 25.1:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.1% -15% vs state
NCES ID 120171001872
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 27.7%
White 27.1%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 423:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 248
Out-of-school suspensions 321
Expulsions 42
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Seminole High School.
$10,225
Per student
-20%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,241
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Seminole High School
How many students attend Seminole High School?
Seminole High School has 3,807 students enrolled. It is a high school in SANFORD, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School is 25.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole High School?
44.1% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 27.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in SANFORD, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole High School?
Seminole High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.