Central High School
Central High School serves 1,303 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Central High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Central High School's student population of 1,303 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,303 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Central High School is 0.53, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2755 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 58% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 55% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 33% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.70 |
| ||
Graduation Rate | 86% | 86% |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Central High School is Weeki Wachee High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Hernando Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooksville Suncoast Technical Educational Center - Extension Campus
0.0 miles
14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7091 0.0 n/a n/a - Brooksville West Hernando Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 719 students
0.4 miles
14325 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7035 0.4 6-8 719 - Brooksville Pine Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 879 students
0.6 miles
14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7090 0.6 PK-5 879 - Spring Hill Spring Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 834 students
3.7 miles
6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7030 3.7 PK-5 834 - Brooksville Weeki Wachee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,337 student
4.2 miles
12150 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7029 4.2 9-12 1,337
School Reviews
| 5 My name is Patricia Wright and after teaching at the Pasco County Juvenile Detention Center for 25 years, I will be retiring at the end of January 2015. I am interested in substitute teaching in Hernando County as I live close to the Hernando County line. Please send me information on subbing in Hernando County.
Thank You,
Patricia - Posted by Teacher - pwrig |
| 5 I do recommend central. I am going into my junior year and love the way the school is run.We have phenomenal roll models as well as friends. Central High school is like a family of it's own. - Posted by Student/Alumni - defur |
Recent Articles
Learn about why technical public high schools are earning attention for their unique career-training opportunities.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Some educators and community leaders are pushing for more math and science at the high school level. Is the move really necessary and if so, how do schools get students more interested in these STEM subjects?
