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Lake Mary High School

High School · Seminole · Lake Mary, FL

A Seminole high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

655 LONGWOOD LAKE MARY RD, Lake Mary, FL 32746

  • Math 39% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 61% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation32.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$10,243
Chronic Absenteeism39.4%

Students at Lake Mary High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency39%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
64%
2013
ELA
66%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2024
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Mary 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,176/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Mary), 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

$111,534

Median home value

$420,200

Median rent

$1,912/mo

College educated

53.3%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
32.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
15 boys'·15 girls'·51 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Seminole County Virtual Franchise (scvs)Enrollment path unverified9.4K–121.6 mi258Compare →
Elevation High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.47–122.3 mi226Compare →
John Polk Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–122.4 mi4Compare →
Seminole County Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified4.44–122.7 mi45Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Seminole

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#43 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

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

About Lake Mary High School

Lake Mary High School is a public high school in Lake Mary, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 2,684 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Mary High School

What grades does Lake Mary High School serve?

Lake Mary High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Mary High School?

Lake Mary High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,684 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mary High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mary High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Mary High School rank in FL?

Lake Mary High School ranks #2,194 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lake Mary High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Mary High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lake Mary High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Mary High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Mary High School a charter school?

No, Lake Mary High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Mary High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.6% of students at Lake Mary 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,684
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
130
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Seminole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32746)
45,970
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 32746; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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