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#1034 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
School · Sanford, FL
A private school in Sanford, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
5450 HOLY CROSS CT, Sanford, FL 32771
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,798/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,520
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$1,584/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
61.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32771; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mary Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Endeavor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Journeys AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 2–12 | 4.1 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Central Fl Academy SanfordPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is listed in Sanford, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is a private school in Sanford, FL, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
What grades does Holy Cross Lutheran Academy serve?
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Cross Lutheran Academy?
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Lutheran Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Cross Lutheran Academy rank in FL?
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy ranks #1,034 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Holy Cross Lutheran Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Cross Lutheran Academy a private school?
Yes, Holy Cross Lutheran Academy is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Cross Lutheran Academy a religious school?
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Seminole County
- Phone
- (407) 936-3636
- Area population (ZIP 32771)
- 59,708
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- 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 32771; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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