Education
Seminole County Public Schools
SCPS is the 13th largest school district in Florida and the 55th largest in the nation for the 2020-2021 school year. Student enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year was more than 66,729.
SCPS is a leader in education throughout Central Florida and the State and is widely recognized as a Premier National School District.
It boasts 37 traditional Elementary Schools, 12 Middle Schools, and 9 High Schools.
The average experience of a SCPS teacher is 12.57 years and 45.39% of SCPS Teachers have advanced degrees.
Magnet & Choice Schools:
Magnet and Choice schools offer themed learning environments such as math, science, technology, communication or the arts. SCPS operates:
- Six (6) Elementary School Magnets
- Four (4) Middle School Magnets
- Five (5) High School Magnets
SCPS Points of Pride:
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SCPS was ranked an "A"-rated district for 2021-2022 school year by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE)
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SCPS Grad Rate for 2021-2022 was 93%, 1st out of all Central Florida districts, 1st out of the 17 largest districts, & 9th highest out of all Florida districts
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That's 5.7% above the State Average of 87.3%
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SCPS 2021 High School SAT scores exceeded the state average for the 44th consecutive year
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The graduating class of 2021 earned more than $48 million in Scholarships
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15,110 AP Exams were given during the 2020-2021 school year with a 59.8% pass rate. State average pass rate is 46%
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SCPS ranked #1 in the State in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math)
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SCPS is one of the top districts in the State in Calculus & Physics enrollment
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SCPS named #5 best school district in Florida by Niche for 2022
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SCPS is a proud member of the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital Promise
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SCPS has been awarded a $1 Million Re-Think Award by XQ: The Super School Project to help fund its problem-solving high school concept PSI High
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SCPS was the only district in Florida to receive this award
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SCPS has been named the 1st Full Immersion Computer Science Lighthouse District in Florida by Code To The Future
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SCPS recognized by EDWeek Magazine for Gifted Education
With all the amazing things taking place at SCPS, it's easy to see why Seminole County is among the nations highest quality public school systems and an economic driver for our region.
For higher education, Seminole County is in proximity to more than 35 colleges, universities, technical schools and private institutions as well as continuing education programs that offer on-going opportunities for workers sharpening their skills.
Additional resources on Seminole County Public Schools:
- Seminole County School Board
- SCPS 2022-2023 Fact Sheet
- SCPS School Grades
- Career and Technical Education
- Strategic Plan 2022-2027