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 388 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
S S Seward Institute's student population of 388 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Rankings
S S Seward Institute ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
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
29%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S S Seward Institute's ranking?
S S Seward Institute is ranked #940 out of 4,377 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 46% 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?
388 students attend S S Seward Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of S S Seward Institute students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% 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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