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#2850 of 3,778 schools in FL
Seminole High School
High School · Pinellas · Seminole, FL
A Pinellas high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8401 131ST ST, Seminole, FL 33776
- Math 26% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seminole High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seminole High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,068/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seminole), 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
$101,618
Median home value
$436,700
Median rent
$2,291/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at SeminoleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc. (lift)Private · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Indian Rocks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Osceola Fundamental HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,715 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #133 of 148
- District spending per student
- $12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Seminole High School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seminole High School
Seminole High School is a public high school in Seminole, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 1,388 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,850 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seminole High School
What grades does Seminole High School serve?
Seminole High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seminole High School?
Seminole High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,388 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seminole High School rank in FL?
Seminole High School ranks #2,850 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Seminole High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seminole High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Seminole High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seminole High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seminole High School a charter school?
No, Seminole High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seminole High School a Title I school?
No, Seminole High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seminole High School?
38.7% of students at Seminole 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
- 1,388
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (727) 547-7536
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 33776)
- 12,711
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
Official sources & links
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 33776; 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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