At a glance
Reported students
547
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
715.5
Seminole Science Charter School: 547 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 489
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.5:1
What the reported data says about Seminole Science Charter School
Seminole Science Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–09 in Lake Mary. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Seminole. NCES reports 547 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (34.7%) and White (31.1%). English learners represent 4.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Seminole Science Charter School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.1%
- Hispanic23.2%
- Black6.9%
- Asian34.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Seminole
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
A Seminole County Virtual School
Other · Grades KG–12
210 reported students
Journeys Academy
Other · Grades 01–12
90 reported students
SCPS Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
72 reported students
Endeavor School
Other · Grades KG–12
34 reported students
Seminole County Detention Center
Other · Grades 04–12
31 reported students
Hospital Homebound Program
Other · Grades PK–12
28 reported students
Public schools near Seminole Science Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County Detention Center Other · Seminole | 04–12 | 31 | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital Homebound Program Other · Seminole | PK–12 | 28 | 2.1 mi |
| Endeavor School Other · Seminole | KG–12 | 34 | 2.7 mi |
| Seminole Virtual Instruction Program (Svip) Other · Seminole | KG–12 | 0 | 3.4 mi |
| A Seminole County Virtual School Other · Seminole | KG–12 | 210 | 3.4 mi |
| A Seminole County Virtual School Other · Seminole | KG–12 | 0 | 3.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Science Charter School
What grades does Seminole Science Charter School serve?
Seminole Science Charter School reports grades KG–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Seminole.
How many students attend Seminole Science Charter School?
Seminole Science Charter School reported 547 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 489 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Seminole Science Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 547 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Seminole Science Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Seminole Science Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Seminole Science Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Seminole Science Charter School in?
Seminole Science Charter School is part of Seminole, based in Sanford, FL, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Seminole Science Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seminole County Detention Center (1.2 mi), Hospital Homebound Program (2.1 mi), Endeavor School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.