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Lyman High School

High School · Seminole · Longwood, FL

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

865 S RONALD REAGAN BLVD, Longwood, FL 32750

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation31.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$10,243
Chronic Absenteeism28.4%

Students at Lyman High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2013
ELA
62%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2024
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (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

54.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lyman 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,613/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Longwood), 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

$85,227

Median home value

$350,600

Median rent

$1,633/mo

College educated

37.4%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
15 boys'·14 girls'·41 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

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Seminole

Schools in district
76
Rank in district
#44 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

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

About Lyman High School

Lyman High School is a public high school in Longwood, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 2,056 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,354 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyman High School

What grades does Lyman High School serve?

Lyman High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lyman High School?

Lyman High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,056 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lyman High School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyman High School rank in FL?

Lyman High School ranks #2,354 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lyman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyman High School 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.

What are the test scores at Lyman High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyman High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lyman High School a charter school?

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

Is Lyman High School a Title I school?

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

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

54.4% of students at Lyman 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
2,056
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
107
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Seminole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32750)
25,853
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
41.8
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 32750; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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