Hardee Senior High School

830 Altman Rd
Wauchula, FL 33873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,390 students in grades 9-12, Hardee Senior 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hardee Senior High School's student population of 1,390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Hardee Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardee Senior High School is 0.50, 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)
#2867 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
48%
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40%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
65%
36%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
28%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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90%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Hardee Senior High School's ranking?
Hardee Senior High School is ranked #2867 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hardee Senior High School often compared to?
Hardee Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hardee Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardee Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hardee Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hardee Senior High School?
1,390 students attend Hardee Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hardee Senior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardee Senior High School?
Hardee Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hardee Senior High School offer ?
Hardee Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hardee Senior High School part of?
Hardee Senior High School is part of Hardee School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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