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Best Sanford Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,971 students in Sanford, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanford, FL are Crooms Academy Of Information Technology, Hospital Homebound Program and Scps Consequence Unit. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Sanford, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crooms Academy Of Information Technology, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sanford, FL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 W 13th St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5750
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Scps Consequence Unit
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 E 28th St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 708-7640
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Seminole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 Ridgewood Ave
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 3,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Elevation High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4243 N Us Highway 17/92
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Academy
Alternative School
1722 W Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-7827
Gr: 1-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Seminole County Detention Center
Alternative School
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0317
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Seminole Virtual Instruction Program (Svip)
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sanford, Florida

Sanford, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cyber High Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
2720 West 25th Street
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-1212
Rays Of Hope Charter School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
1780 Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Scps Goals Ii (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 Pecan St Grove/sanford
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Scps Seminole Alternatives (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 W Lake Mary Blvd Suite 301
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Gr: 6-12 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Seminole County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6400 East Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-000
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Seminole Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2018)
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Gr: 6-12
South Seminole Hospital (Closed 2004)
400 East Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sanford, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sanford, FL include Crooms Academy Of Information Technology, Hospital Homebound Program and Scps Consequence Unit.
How many public high schools are located in Sanford?
9 public high schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Sanford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sanford include: Crooms Academy Of Information Technology vs. Seminole High School

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