SEMINOLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL

3580 N US HIGHWAY 17-92
LAKE MARY, FL 32746

www.seminolescience.org

Charter School 547 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Seminole Science Charter School (SSCS), located in Lake Mary, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is part of the larger Orlando Science Schools network and is nationally recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, which places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating hands-on learning experiences with a strong foundation in core subjects, the school aims to prepare students for success in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

Beyond its academic focus, SSCS is known for fostering a supportive community environment that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and competitive robotics programs. The school prides itself on maintaining high expectations for its students while providing individualized attention to ensure that every child meets their full potential. With its modern facility and commitment to innovative teaching practices, Seminole Science Charter School remains a popular choice for families in the Lake Mary area seeking an enriched, STEM-focused educational experience.

547

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEMINOLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	127
Black	38
Asian	190
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
190 (34.7%)
White
170 (31.1%)
Hispanic
127 (23.2%)
Black
38 (6.9%)
Two or More
15 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)864-8296
Website:	http://www.seminolescience.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 96

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SEMINOLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	96
Grade 7	70
Grade 8	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SEMINOLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	45%
Male	301	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)