Winter Springs High School, is a high school in Winter Springs, Florida. It was founded in 1997 as the seventh full-time high school in Seminole County. The school is operated by Seminole County Public Schools.
Serving 1,940 students in grades 9-12, Winter Springs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,940 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Winter Springs High School's student population of 1,940 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,940 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Purple, Black, and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Winter Springs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winter Springs High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2236 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
10%
21%
White
46%
34%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winter Springs High School's ranking?
Winter Springs High School is ranked #2236 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Winter Springs High School often compared to?
Winter Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oviedo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winter Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Winter Springs High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Winter Springs High School?
1,940 students attend Winter Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Winter Springs High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winter Springs High School?
Winter Springs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winter Springs High School offer ?
Winter Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winter Springs High School part of?
Winter Springs High School is part of Seminole School District.
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