Enrollment
2,246
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Loxahatchee, FL
Seminole Ridge Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Ridge Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120150003944
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole Ridge Community High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Loxahatchee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Ridge Community High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Ridge Community High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Loxahatchee, FL.
School address
District: Palm Beach · Florida
NCES ID 120150003944 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seminole Ridge Community High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seminole Ridge Community High School
Seminole Ridge Community High School is a large high school in Loxahatchee, Florida, enrolling 2,246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,246 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 213 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students) and Jupiter High School (3,122 students) alongside Seminole Ridge Community 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 Seminole Ridge Community High School compares
Seminole Ridge Community 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,246 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,246
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,727
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 16.5%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Seminole Ridge Community High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Beach, which includes Seminole Ridge Community High School.
$12,727
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 21.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Seminole Ridge Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole Ridge Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~2,246 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Seminole Ridge Community High School
How many students attend Seminole Ridge Community High School?
Seminole Ridge Community High School has 2,246 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loxahatchee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Ridge Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Ridge Community High School is 18.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole Ridge Community High School?
34.9% of students at Seminole Ridge Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Ridge Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Ridge Community High School is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Loxahatchee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Ridge Community High School?
Seminole Ridge Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Seminole Ridge Community High School rank among public schools in Loxahatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Ridge Community High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Loxahatchee, 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 Loxahatchee on the city page.
Is Seminole Ridge Community High School a good school?
Seminole Ridge Community High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Palm Beach?
Besides Seminole Ridge Community High School, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.
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