Hernando County Jail

Serving 8 students in grades 7-12, 
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hernando County Jail's student population of 8 students has grown by 166% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
8 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hernando County Jail is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
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Black
25%
21%
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White
62%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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(19-20)
<50%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Hernando County Jail?
The graduation rate of Hernando County Jail is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hernando County Jail?
8 students attend Hernando County Jail.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hernando County Jail students are White, 25% of students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hernando County Jail offer ?
Hernando County Jail offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hernando County Jail part of?
Hernando County Jail is part of Hernando School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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