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SEMINOLE

Florida · Public School District
77
Schools
66,680
Students
$10,225
Per-Pupil Spend
-29% nat'l
48.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
93.4%
Graduation Rate
+6.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

SEMINOLE is a public school district in Florida serving 66,680 students across 77 schools. It includes 44 elementary, 12 middle, 13 high schools, among them 6 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 93.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,225 is below the national average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (77)
Elementary Schools44 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05589
BEAR LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05924
BENTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05949
CARILLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05985
CASSELBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05766
CHOICES IN LEARNING CHARTERCharterKG–05680
CONTRACTED SERVICESPK–0516
CRYSTAL LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05700
EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05671
ENGLISH ESTATES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05686
EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05910
FOREST CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05793
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNINGCharterKG–08591
GALILEO SCHOOL FOR GIFTED LEARNING SKYWAYCharterPK–08785
GENEVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05505
GOLDSBORO ELEMENTARY MAGNETPK–05925
HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05713
HEATHROW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05783
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05528
HOPPER CENTERKG–0611
IDYLLWILDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05772
KEETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05599
LAKE MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05927
LAKE ORIENTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05620
LAWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05791
LAYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05608
LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05631
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05786
PARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05640
PINE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05701
RAINBOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05809
RED BUG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05782
SABAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05886
SEMINOLE SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLCharterKG–08530
SPRING LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05561
STENSTROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05675
STERLING PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05780
UCP SEMINOLE CHILD DEVELOPMENTCharterPK–03138
WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05749
WEKIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05842
WICKLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05654
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05886
WINTER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05553
WOODLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05798
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,225-29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
43%
State
41.8%
Local (property tax)
43.5%
Federal
14.8%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (43%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
77
Schools
66,680
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.4%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.4% graduation rate — 6.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 77 schools including 6 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,225, spending is 29% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SEMINOLE?
SEMINOLE has 77 public schools, serving a total of 66,680 students.
What is the graduation rate for SEMINOLE?
The graduation rate is 93.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SEMINOLE spend per student?
SEMINOLE spends $10,225 per pupil — 29% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SEMINOLE?
49% of students in SEMINOLE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SEMINOLE?
Yes — 6 of the 77 schools in SEMINOLE are charter schools.
What grade levels does SEMINOLE serve?
SEMINOLE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SEMINOLE?
The median opportunity score across schools in SEMINOLE is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.