Central High School
- Central High School serves 1,238 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Central High School's student population of 1,238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,238 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2550 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 32% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 68% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, elementary school is West Hernando Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooksville Central High School-adult Education Grades: AE
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14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7026 0.0 AE n/a - Brooksville West Hernando Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 656 students
0.4 miles
14325 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7035 0.4 6-8 656 - Brooksville Pine Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 765 students
0.6 miles
14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7090 0.6 PK-5 765 - Spring Hill Spring Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 767 students
3.7 miles
6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7030 3.7 PK-5 767 - Brooksville Weeki Wachee High School Grades: 9-12 | 1383 students
4.2 miles
12150 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352)797-7029 4.2 9-12 1383
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 |
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