S. S. Seward Institute is the secondary school in the Florida Union Free School District in Orange County, New York, United States. It is located along Main Street in the village of Florida and referred to locally as just "Seward".
Serving 391 students in grades 6-12, S S Seward Institute ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The S S Seward Institute's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Florida, NY, covering approximately 21.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
S S Seward Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
S S Seward Institute's student population of 391 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
S S Seward Institute ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S S Seward Institute is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
31%
31%
Black
7%
15%
White
57%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S S Seward Institute's ranking?
S S Seward Institute is ranked #1059 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of S S Seward Institute?
The graduation rate of S S Seward Institute is 90%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend S S Seward Institute?
391 students attend S S Seward Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of S S Seward Institute students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S S Seward Institute?
S S Seward Institute has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does S S Seward Institute offer ?
S S Seward Institute offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is S S Seward Institute part of?
S S Seward Institute is part of Florida Union Free School District.
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