For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,163 students in Sanford, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Sanford, FL are Crooms Academy Of Information Technology, Seminole Virtual Instruction Program (Svip) and Hospital Homebound Program. 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 41% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), 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 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sanford, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 W 13th St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5750
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #22.
Seminole Virtual Instruction Program (Svip)
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #44.
Scps Consequence Unit
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 E 28th St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 708-7640
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 708-7640
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Rank: #55.
Seminole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Ridgewood Ave
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-5050
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-5050
Grades: 6-12
| 3,919 students
Rank: #66.
Journeys Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1722 W Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-7827
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-7827
Grades: 2-12
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
Elevation High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4243 N Us Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 732-5788
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boys Town
Alternative School
975 Oklahoma St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seminole County Detention Center
Alternative School
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0317
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0317
Grades: 4-12
| 45 students
Sanford, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cyber High Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
2720 West 25th Street
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-1212
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-1212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rays Of Hope Charter School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1780 Airport Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-5010
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 322-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Scps Goals Ii (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 Pecan St Grove/sanford
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Scps Seminole Alternatives (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 W Lake Mary Blvd Suite 301
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Grades: 6-12
| 241 students
Seminole County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
6400 East Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-000
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-000
Grades: PK
| 43 students
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 871-7287
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
400 East Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, Seminole Virtual Instruction Program (Svip) and Hospital Homebound Program.
How many public high schools are located in Sanford?
10 public high schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (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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