Lyman High School

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Lyman High School ranks 395 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lyman High School is a public high school located in Longwood, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,084 students. The school is part of the Seminole County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lyman High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 41.03% White, 16.99% African American, and 33.4% Hispanic students. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.0% to 97.4% over the past five years, which are above the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.7% in 2019-2020 to 26.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average of 38.0% for Seminole High School, but lower than the 85.7% rate at Aloma High Charter. Lyman High School's test scores, while generally lower than the district and state averages, show some areas of strength, such as higher proficiency rates in EOC/US History (69%) and FAST/English Language Arts for 10th grade (57%) compared to the state averages.

Lyman High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby Seminole County high schools, such as Seminole High School, Lake Brantley High School, and Winter Springs High School. However, it outperforms the charter schools in the area, such as Elevation High School and Aloma High Charter, which have significantly lower test scores and graduation rates. The school's diverse student population is a strength, but it is important to ensure that all students have equal access to educational opportunities and support.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd
Longwood, FL 32750

(407) 746-2050

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,367

Feeder schools for Lyman High School:

Elementary:	Altamonte Elementary School
	Lake Orienta Elementary School
	Spring Lake Elementary School
Middle:	Milwee Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

Number of students: 2,084

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

Hispanic:

33.4%

African American:

17.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyman High School ranks better than 51.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lyman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lyman High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), Hispanic (33.4%), African American (17%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyman High School is 21.8, which is the 2^nd best among 10 high schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Lyman High School employs 95.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyman High School is $9,367, which is the 4^th highest among 10 high schools in the Seminole School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lyman High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lyman High School 395^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lyman High School in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lyman High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	67.36	154^th	484	68.2%
2005	70.09	141^st	487	71.0%
2006	68.36	140^th	477	70.6%
2007	78.68	97^th	563	82.8%
2008	79.17	105^th	577	81.8%
2009	78.31	106^th	587	81.9%
2010	78.00	119^th	620	80.8%
2011	77.01	131^st	622	78.9%
2012	61.45	152^nd	606	74.9%
2013	54.00	255^th	648	60.6%
2014	56.29	264^th	687	61.6%
2016	46.63	310^th	693	55.3%
2017	49.31	287^th	714	59.8%
2018	43.04	345^th	716	51.8%
2019	48.58	298^th	734	59.4%
2021	43.42	330^th	746	55.8%
2022	49.60	287^th	774	62.9%
2023	44.66	342^nd	792	56.8%
2024	42.28	395^th	807	51.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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50%

by a parent
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Amazing school! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great education. They also have an outstanding band/dance program. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Horrible administration, horrible Principal. Fights everyday, cops everywhere. Stay away. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lyman High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1757	239	51	87	2	n/a	n/a	0	2136
1989	1541	262	60	127	3	n/a	n/a	0	1993
1990	1492	244	58	121	2	n/a	n/a	0	1917
1991	1649	271	79	209	4	n/a	n/a	0	2212
1992	1690	276	67	215	3	n/a	n/a	0	2251
1993	1787	303	87	262	2	n/a	n/a	0	2441
1994	1798	333	87	300	1	n/a	n/a	0	2519
1995	1659	314	81	338	6	n/a	n/a	0	2398
1996	1659	314	81	338	6	n/a	n/a	0	2398
1997	1649	333	70	380	4	n/a	n/a	0	2436
1998	1434	277	81	341	5	n/a	n/a	0	2138
1999	1355	306	72	355	6	n/a	n/a	0	2094
2000	1333	307	73	371	4	n/a	n/a	0	2088
2001	1402	298	66	392	4	n/a	n/a	0	2162
2002	1522	302	61	470	4	n/a	n/a	0	2359
2003	1522	302	61	470	4	n/a	n/a	0	2359
2004	1519	295	52	548	7	n/a	n/a	0	2421
2005	1512	294	45	596	9	n/a	n/a	0	2456
2006	1455	280	47	578	10	n/a	n/a	0	2370
2007	1413	257	52	533	9	n/a	n/a	84	2348
2008	1436	278	50	517	8	n/a	n/a	106	2395
2009	1531	291	64	458	6	n/a	n/a	117	2467
2010	1454	316	48	460	8	n/a	n/a	112	2398
2011	1379	306	51	514	6	8	61	0	2325
2012	1307	344	63	474	4	7	62	0	2261
2013	1298	371	60	484	5	5	61	0	2284
2014	1378	408	74	548	7	2	72	0	2489
2015	1440	457	68	621	8	2	79	0	2675
2016	1397	459	70	632	8	8	75	0	2649
2017	1337	463	72	633	9	7	79	0	2600
2018	1214	414	78	636	6	10	77	0	2435
2019	1174	378	77	626	4	7	75	0	2341
2020	1089	340	72	606	5	5	82	0	2199
2021	995	362	74	620	4	2	84	0	2141
2022	881	341	80	610	7	6	89	0	2014
2023	855	354	75	696	10	7	87	0	2084

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2136	118.0	18.1	7.2
1989	1993	113.0	17.6	9.9
1990	1917	102.0	18.7	11.1
1991	2212	117.0	18.9	9.6
1992	2251	118.0	19.0	9.5
1993	2441	121.0	20.2	15.6
1994	2519	126.0	20.0	11.2
1995	2398	121.0	19.8	12.3
1996	2398	121.0	19.8	12.3
1997	2436	123.0	19.8	14.6
1998	2138	113.0	18.9	14.9
1999	2094	108.0	19.4	24.5
2000	2088	106.0	19.7	25.6
2001	2162	106.0	20.4	17.8
2002	2359	116.0	20.3	28
2003	2359	116.0	20.3	28
2004	2421	124.0	19.5	31.2
2005	2456	120.0	20.5	28.3
2006	2370	124.0	19.1	30.6
2007	2348	128.0	18.3	30.9
2008	2395	132.5	18.1	31
2009	2467	153.6	17.8	33.9
2010	2398	140.0	17.1	39.7
2011	2325	128.5	18.0	38.9
2012	2261	121.7	18.5	45.6
2013	2284	133.0	17.1	44.1
2014	2489	135.0	18.4	46
2015	2675	134.0	19.9	48.7
2016	2649	140.0	18.9	49.2
2017	2600	138.0	18.8	48.9
2018	2435	137.0	17.7	48
2019	2341	116.0	20.1	51.2
2020	2199	111.4	19.7	49.9
2021	2141	88.1	24.2	56.5
2022	2014	95.1	21.1	55.7
2023	2084	95.2	21.8	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lyman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2136	118.0	18.1	7.2
1989	1993	113.0	17.6	9.9
1990	1917	102.0	18.7	11.1
1991	2212	117.0	18.9	9.6
1992	2251	118.0	19.0	9.5
1993	2441	121.0	20.2	15.6
1994	2519	126.0	20.0	11.2
1995	2398	121.0	19.8	12.3
1996	2398	121.0	19.8	12.3
1997	2436	123.0	19.8	14.6
1998	2138	113.0	18.9	14.9
1999	2094	108.0	19.4	24.5
2000	2088	106.0	19.7	25.6
2001	2162	106.0	20.4	17.8
2002	2359	116.0	20.3	28
2003	2359	116.0	20.3	28
2004	2421	124.0	19.5	31.2
2005	2456	120.0	20.5	28.3
2006	2370	124.0	19.1	30.6
2007	2348	128.0	18.3	30.9
2008	2395	132.5	18.1	31
2009	2467	153.6	17.8	33.9
2010	2398	140.0	17.1	39.7
2011	2325	128.5	18.0	38.9
2012	2261	121.7	18.5	45.6
2013	2284	133.0	17.1	44.1
2014	2489	135.0	18.4	46
2015	2675	134.0	19.9	48.7
2016	2649	140.0	18.9	49.2
2017	2600	138.0	18.8	48.9
2018	2435	137.0	17.7	48
2019	2341	116.0	20.1	51.2
2020	2199	111.4	19.7	49.9
2021	2141	88.1	24.2	56.5
2022	2014	95.1	21.1	55.7
2023	2084	95.2	21.8	52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyman High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$488 (6.3%)	$7,203 (93.7%)	$7,691
2019	$538 (6.9%)	$7,299 (93.1%)	$7,837
2020	$363 (4.3%)	$8,116 (95.7%)	$8,479
2021	$833 (8.8%)	$8,662 (91.2%)	$9,495
2022	$827 (8.8%)	$8,554 (91.2%)	$9,381
2023	$900 (9.6%)	$8,467 (90.4%)	$9,367

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyman High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 298^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 342^nd of 792 High schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lyman High School)	54	55	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	61	57	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lyman High School)	60	52	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	61	55	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lyman High School)	66	60	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Seminole)	71	68	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lyman High School)	68	63	5%
End of Course US History (Seminole)	75	69	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lyman High School)	33	22	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lyman High School)	56	42	14%
End of Course Geometry (Seminole)	64	62	2%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2341	2084	11%
African American	378	354	6.3%
American Indian	4	10	150%
Asian	77	75	2.6%
Hispanic	626	696	11.2%
Pacific Islander	7	7
White	1174	855	27.2%
Two or More Races	75	87	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.2%	52.9%	1.7%

Schools Near Lyman High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lyman High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	865 S Ronald Reagan Blvd	Longwood	32750	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 746-2050	2,084	95	21.8	52.9%	855 (41.0%)	354 (17.0%)	696 (33.4%)	75 (3.6%)	10 (0.5%)	7 (0.3%)	87 (4.2%)	42.3	395^th of 807 public high schools	51.1%		44.7	342^nd of 792 public high schools	56.8%	53		53.0	57.0	14.0	41.0	52.0	69.0	$9,367	$900	$8,467
Elevation High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4243 N Us Highway 17-92	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 732-5788	206	8	25.7	68.4%	73 (35.4%)	59 (28.6%)	63 (30.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	2.8	768^th of 807 public high schools	4.8%		20	603^rd of 792 public high schools	23.9%	165			14.0	0.0	0.0	20.0	10.0	$10,098	$753	$9,345
Lake Mary High School	Public	9-12	655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-9550	2,684	104	25.8	41.8%	1,393 (51.9%)	316 (11.8%)	788 (29.4%)	81 (3.0%)	3 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	97 (3.6%)	55.6	246^th of 807 public high schools	69.5%		49.5	290^th of 792 public high schools	63.4%	44		62.0	60.0	24.0	43.0	73.0	74.0	$8,189	$832	$7,357
Lake Brantley High School	Public	9-12	991 Sand Lake Rd	Altamonte Springs	32714	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-3450	2,719	110	24.7	46.2%	1,317 (48.4%)	324 (11.9%)	873 (32.1%)	79 (2.9%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	118 (4.3%)	52.9	269^th of 807 public high schools	66.7%		50.6	280^th of 792 public high schools	64.6%	11		63.0	59.0	25.0	46.0	69.0	68.0	$8,317	$623	$7,693
Winter Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	130 Tuskawilla Rd	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-8750	2,038	100	20.4	47.4%	974 (47.8%)	205 (10.1%)	661 (32.4%)	106 (5.2%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	80 (3.9%)	52.6	270^th of 807 public high schools	66.5%		49.4	293^rd of 792 public high schools	63.0%	23		53.0	63.0	16.0	53.0	67.0	72.0	$8,762	$662	$8,100
John Polk Alternative School	Public	6-12	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 330-6750	9	0		33.3%	1 (11.1%)	6 (66.7%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Lake Howell High School	Public	9-12	4200 Dike Rd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 746-9050	2,205	92	24.0	51.2%	995 (45.1%)	222 (10.1%)	823 (37.3%)	71 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	88 (4.0%)	57	234^th of 807 public high schools	71.0%		47.1	317^th of 792 public high schools	60.0%	83		61.0	54.0	22.0	55.0	75.0	78.0	$7,998	$586	$7,413
Aloma High Charter	Public, Charter	7-12	495 N Semoran Blvd Ste 1	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 657-4343	366	11	33.2	0.8%	59 (16.1%)	64 (17.5%)	219 (59.8%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	4.6	723^rd of 807 public high schools	10.4%		7.7	675^th of 792 public high schools	14.8%	48	30.0	17.0	11.0	0.0	7.0	13.0	24.0	$10,480	$1,863	$8,617
Winter Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Summerfield Rd	Winter Park	32792	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 622-3200	3,369	154	21.8	36.6%	1,617 (48.0%)	306 (9.1%)	1,101 (32.7%)	226 (6.7%)	8 (0.2%)	9 (0.3%)	102 (3.0%)	67.5	153^rd of 807 public high schools	81.0%		68.4	142^nd of 792 public high schools	82.1%	11		61.0	68.0	36.0	70.0	82.0	80.0	$8,981	$974	$8,006
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	2701 Ridgewood Ave	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5050	4,036	161	25.0	53.1%	1,193 (29.6%)	1,173 (29.1%)	1,062 (26.3%)	416 (10.3%)	12 (0.3%)	16 (0.4%)	164 (4.1%)	40.6	415^th of 807 public high schools	48.6%		42.2	366^th of 792 public high schools	53.8%	49		52.0	50.0	26.0	36.0	65.0	57.0	$7,848	$775	$7,074

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman High School

What district is Lyman High School in?

Seminole

What is the racial makeup of Lyman High School?

Students at Lyman High School are 41% White, 33% Hispanic, 17% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Lyman High School?

Lyman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Altamonte Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Orienta Elementary School
Elementary : Spring Lake Elementary School
Middle : Milwee Middle School

How many students attend Lyman High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,084 students attended Lyman High School.

Is Lyman High School a good school?

Lyman High School ranks 395^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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