SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL

seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us/

3,807 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Seminole High School, located in Sanford, Florida, is a prominent institution within the Seminole County Public Schools district. Known for its diverse academic environment, the school serves a large student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, ranging from standard college preparatory courses to specialized career and technical education programs. The school is particularly recognized for its rigorous academic culture and its commitment to fostering student success through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community engagement initiatives.

As a staple of the Sanford community, Seminole High School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enlisting in the military, or pursuing higher education at a university. The school’s curriculum is supported by a dedicated faculty and staff who work to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, Seminole High School aims to equip its students with the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized society.

3,807

Total Students

187.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,030
Hispanic	1,061
Black	1,056
Asian	471
Two or More	165
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
1,061 (27.9%)
Black
1,056 (27.7%)
White
1,030 (27.1%)
Asian
471 (12.4%)
Two or More
165 (4.3%)
American Indian
13 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
11 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)320-5050
Website:	http://seminolehs.scps.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	187.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	371

* 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

Grade 9 1,058

Grade 10 1,004

Grade 11 944

Grade 12 801