Crooms Academy of Information Technology, locally called Crooms, is a technology magnet school located in Sanford, Florida, known for being one of the few schools in the United States that issues laptops to every student. Crooms is much smaller than many U.S. high schools, having around 700 students.
Serving 764 students in grades 9-12, Crooms Academy Of Information Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology's student population of 764 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Maroon, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crooms Academy Of Information Technology is 0.69, 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
#598 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Crooms High School Panthers.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crooms Academy Of Information Technology's ranking?
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology is ranked #598 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crooms Academy Of Information Technology often compared to?
Crooms Academy Of Information Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Seminole High School, Hagerty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crooms Academy Of Information Technology?
The graduation rate of Crooms Academy Of Information Technology is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crooms Academy Of Information Technology?
764 students attend Crooms Academy Of Information Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Crooms Academy Of Information Technology students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crooms Academy Of Information Technology?
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crooms Academy Of Information Technology offer ?
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crooms Academy Of Information Technology part of?
Crooms Academy Of Information Technology is part of Seminole School District.
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