- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sanford, FL
Seminole High School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171001872
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #15 of 21
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole High School ranks #15 of 21 public schools in Sanford, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-117 students YoY
Seminole High School held near 3,919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-117 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 161.3 → 183.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-117 students YoY 120171001872 · Sanford, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,807 enr · 23.6:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students)
Seminole High School held near 3,919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-117 headcount). Teacher FTE added 161.3 → 183.5 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
- This school
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
- Lake Howell Hi
Lake Howell High School
2,241 students
What this shows Seminole High School reports 3,807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole High School compares
Seminole 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,807 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,807
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Seminole High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Seminole High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Brantley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Howell High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 2,714
- 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
- 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 (~3,807 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 4,036 (2022-23) → 3,919 (2023-24), nearly flat (-117).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Sanford, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole High School?
Seminole High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seminole High School rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole High School ranks #15 of 21 public schools in Sanford, 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 Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Seminole High School, Seminole also operates Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), Lake Mary High School (2,714 students), and Hagerty High School (2,449 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.