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#3766 of 3,778 schools in FL

Elevation High School

High School · Seminole · Sanford, FL

A Seminole charter high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4243 N US HIGHWAY 17-92, Sanford, FL 32773

  • Reading 14% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
  • 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics1.9Needs Improvement33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Reading/ELA Proficiency14% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-38.8 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-29.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio32.3:1
District spending per student$10,243

Students at Elevation High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency14%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Elevation High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,798/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,496

Median home value

$259,600

Median rent

$1,482/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John Polk Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.5 mi4Compare →
Seminole County Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified4.44–120.6 mi45Compare →
Hospital Homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–121.5 mi31Compare →
Hagerty High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–12Not available2,566Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Seminole

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#71 of 71
District spending per student
$10,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elevation High School is listed in SEMINOLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elevation High School

Elevation High School is a public high school in Sanford, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 226 students in grades 7th-12th with a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,766 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 14% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elevation High School

What grades does Elevation High School serve?

Elevation High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Elevation High School?

Elevation High School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elevation High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Elevation High School is 32.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elevation High School rank in FL?

Elevation High School ranks #3,766 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Elevation High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Elevation High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elevation High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elevation High School has 14% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).

Is Elevation High School a charter school?

Yes, Elevation High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Elevation High School a Title I school?

No, Elevation High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elevation High School?

67.3% of students at Elevation High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
32.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
alternative
Setting
Small City
County
Seminole County
Area population (ZIP 32773)
33,184
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
38.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32773; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24

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