For Immediate Release
February 5, 2026

 Seminole County, FL: Seminole County Public Schools is proud to announce that it has once again earned the distinction of being the top school district in the State of Florida for preparing high school students for college STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) majors for the 2025–26 school year. 

According to the most recent STEM Prep Index released on February 4, 2026, Seminole County leads all 67 Florida school districts in student participation in key college-preparatory STEM courses, including chemistry, physics, precalculus, and calculus, based on Fall 2025 enrollment data from the Florida Department of Education. Seminole County has held the top spot on this statewide index every year since it was first compiled, making it a consistent hallmark of the district’s commitment to STEM excellence and student opportunity, and reinforcing its’ nickname of STEMinole County. 

The STEM Prep Index is calculated by adding a district’s enrollment rates in the four subjects most strongly correlated with success in STEM majors after high school, physics, chemistry, precalculus and calculus, offering a clear measure of how well schools prepare students for rigorous STEM coursework in college and future STEM careers. Seminole County’s sustained strength across these measures reflects a robust STEM education pipeline from middle school through high school graduation. 

“Seminole County Public Schools has long set a standard for academic preparation in STEM fields, and maintaining our #1 ranking again this year is a testament to the dedication of our students, families, teachers, and administrators,” said Serita Beamon, Superintendent of Seminole County Public Schools. “Our focus on rigorous instruction, enhanced course offerings, and meaningful real-world learning experiences ensures that students are ready for competitive college STEM programs and the high-demand careers of tomorrow.”

Seminole County’s success in STEM preparation builds on district strategic investments, including expanded access to accelerated courses, recruitment into upper-level math and science courses, teacher professional development initiatives, and partnerships with local industries and higher education institutions. 

Contact:

Katherine Crnkovich, MS, APR, CPRC
Communications Officer
407-320-0471