Seminole County Public Schools
School district in Florida
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Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is a public school district that covers Seminole County, Florida. The district is the 12th biggest school district in Florida. As of the 2025-2026 school year, the district has 62,211 students and 3,872 teachers; the district is graded "A", according to the Florida Department of Education.[3] The district was ranked #1 in Florida for STEM education in Florida, as well as being the top district in Florida for Calculus & Physics enrollment.[4]
| Seminole County Public Schools | |
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| Address | |
400 East Lake Mary Boulevard
Sanford , Seminole county, Florida, 32773-7127United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PK-12 |
| Superintendent | Serita D. Beamon[1] |
| NCES District ID | 1201710[2] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 62,211 |
| Teachers | 3,872 |
| Student–teacher ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
History
During the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, as of August 2021, Seminole County allows parents to opt out of their children wearing masks, but if there is no parental opt-out students must wear masks.[5] In August 2021, 17% of students were exempted.[6]
School board
The district school board is elected on a non-partisan basis. Members serve four year terms.
| Seminole County School Board[7] | ||
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| Position | Incumbent | Next election |
| District 1 | Kristine Kraus | 2026 |
| District 2 | Kelley Davis | 2026 |
| District 3 | Abby Sanchez | 2028 |
| District 4 | Robin Dehlinger | 2028 |
| District 5 | Autumn Garick | 2026 |
Schools
The district operates 57 traditional schools. This includes nine high schools, 12 middle schools, and 36 elementary schools.
High schools (9)
- Crooms Academy of Information Technology (Panther)
- Hagerty High School (Husky)
- Lake Brantley High School (Patriot)
- Lake Howell High School (Silverhawk)
- Lake Mary High School (Ram)
- Lyman High School (Greyhound)
- Oviedo High School (Lion)
- Seminole High School (Seminole)
- Winter Springs High School (Bear)
Out of the nine high schools, Seminole High School and Winter Springs High School has an active IB program available for students.[8]
Middle schools (12)
- Greenwood Lakes Middle School (Soaring Eagles)
- Indian Trails Middle School (Trailblazers)
- Jackson Heights Middle School (Bobcats)
- Lawton Chiles Middle School (Panthers)
- Markham Woods Middle School (Mustangs)
- Millennium Middle School (Falcons)
- Milwee Middle School (Spartans)
- Rock Lake Middle School (Raiders)
- Sanford Middle School (Warriors)
- South Seminole Academy (Lighthouse, Hurricanes)
- Teague Middle School (Tigers)
- Tuskawilla Middle School (Titans)
Elementary schools (37)
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Charter schools (4)
There are the four charter schools that are accountable to SCPS.[9]
- Choices in Learning Elementary Charter School
- Galileo School for Gifted Learning
- United Cerebral Palsy School
- Seminole Science Charter School
Home schools and virtual schools
The district operates home school and virtual school programs.
Voluntary Pre-K
The district operates voluntary pre-K at selected locations within the District.
