Seminole County Public Schools

Seminole County Public Schools
Address
400 East Lake Mary Boulevard
Sanford
, Seminole county, Florida, 32773-7127
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK-12
SuperintendentSerita D. Beamon
NCES District ID1201710
Students and staff
Students62,211
Teachers3,872
Student–teacher ratio16.1:1
Other information
Websitewww.scps.k12.fl.us

Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) is a public school district that covers Seminole County, Florida. The district is the 12th biggest school district in Florida. As of the 2025-2026 school year, the district has 62,211 students and 3,872 teachers; the district is graded "A", according to the Florida Department of Education. The district was ranked #1 in Florida for STEM education in Florida, as well as being the top district in Florida for Calculus & Physics enrollment.

History

During the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, Seminole County allowed parents to opt out of their children wearing masks, but if there was no parental opt-out, students had to wear masks. In August 2021, 17% of students were exempted.

School board

The district school board is elected on a non-partisan basis. Members serve four year terms.

Seminole County School Board
Position Incumbent Next election
District 1 Kristine Kraus 2030
District 2 Kelley Davis 2030
District 3 Abby Sanchez 2028
District 4 Robin Dehlinger 2028
District 5 Autumn Garick 2030

After the 2026 elections, members Kristine Kraus and Autumn Garick are re-elected, while Holton Mills won the open race for District 2. Their term begins on November 17th, 2026.

Schools

The district operates 57 traditional schools. This includes nine high schools, 12 middle schools, and 36 elementary schools.

High schools (9)


Out of the nine high schools, Seminole High School and Winter Springs High School has an active IB program available for students.

Middle schools (12)

Elementary schools (37)

Charter schools (4)

There are the four charter schools that are accountable to SCPS.

Home schools and virtual schools

The district operates home school and virtual school programs.

Voluntary Pre-K

The district operates voluntary pre-K at selected locations within the District.

References

  1. ↑ https://edudata.fldoe.org/ReportCards/Schools.html?school=0000&district=59. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for SEMINOLE". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  3. ↑ "Florida Report Cards". edudata.fldoe.org. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Education | Seminole County". www.seminolecountyfl.gov. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ Toohey, Grace (August 7, 2021). "Seminole County schools to require masks for students unless parents opt out, matching Orange's decision". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  6. ↑ Postal, Leslie (August 18, 2021). "In Seminole, almost 17% of students opted out of wearing masks at school". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Seminole County Office Holders". Seminole County Supervisor of Elections. Retrieved August 17, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Live Results – voteseminole.gov". Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Seminole County Public Schools - Event View". www.scps.us. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ Schools, Seminole County Public. "Seminole County Public Schools". www.scps.k12.fl.us. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Charter Schools". scps.k12.fl.us. August 22, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2020.