Hernando School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 38 public schools in Hernando School District, serving 22,445 students. Hernando School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
Public schools in Hernando School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Hernando School District are Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology and Gulf Coast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Overview
School District Name | Hernando School District |
School District Website | http://www.hernandoschools.org |
School District Phone Number | (352) 797-7000 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
# of Schools | 38 Schools | 4,366 Schools |
# of Students | 22,445 Students | 2,833,032 Students |
# of Teachers | 1,414 Teachers | 177,105 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Hernando School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #32 out of 73 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 55% |
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Graduation Rate | 89% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.70 |
# of American Indian Students | 67 Students | 8,827 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Asian Students | 379 Students | 77,810 Students |
% Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
# of Hispanic Students | 4,482 Students | 938,179 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 20% | 33% |
# of Black Students | 1,720 Students | 626,515 Students |
% Black Students | 8% | 22% |
# of White Students | 14,684 Students | 1,077,673 Students |
% White Students | 65% | 38% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 25 Students | 4,743 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 1,088 Students | 99,323 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 315 | 61,247 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 1,572 | 200,250 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 1,652 | 207,664 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 1,581 | 207,685 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 1,746 | 226,422 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 1,662 | 220,563 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 1,726 | 215,850 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 1,732 | 219,980 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,741 | 210,687 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,766 | 211,099 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,689 | 219,384 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,751 | 216,609 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,800 | 212,662 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,712 | 202,930 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,607 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,113 is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (FL) |
Total Revenue | $216 MM | $136 MM |
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Spending | $205 MM | $132 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $9,607 | $13,348 |
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Revenue / Student | $9,113 | $12,938 |
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Hernando School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5%13400 Elgin Blvd10
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7024
Grades: K-8 | 1,474 student
- Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5%10444 Tillery Rd10
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Grades: 6-8 | 124 students
- Gulf Coast Middle School Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5%2139 Deborah Drive10
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 688-5092
Grades: 6-8 | 110 students
- Chocachatti Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 83% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10%4135 California St10
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7067
Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
- Hernando Eschool Virtual Franchise Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%Rank:9/Top 20%1070 Varsity Dr10
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Grades: 6-12 | 53 students
- Westside Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30%5400 Applegate Dr10
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7080
Grades: PK-5 | 504 students
- Spring Hill Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50%6001 Mariner Blvd10
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7030
Grades: PK-5 | 834 students
- Eastside Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50%27151 Roper Rd10
Brooksville, FL 34602
(352) 797-7045
Grades: PK-5 | 615 students
- Nature Coast Technical High School Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50%4057 California St10
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352) 797-7088
Grades: 9-12 | 1,326 student
- Brooksville Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%885 N Broad St10
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7014
Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
- Pine Grove Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50%14411 Ken Austin Pkwy10
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7090
Grades: PK-5 | 879 students
- Powell Middle School Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50%4100 Barclay Ave10
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7095
Grades: 6-8 | 987 students
- Winding Waters K-8 Math: 57% | Reading: 52%Rank:6/Top 50%12240 Vespa Way10
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7092
Grades: PK-8 | 1,309 student
- Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50%835 School St10
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Grades: 6-8 | 128 students
- John D. Floyd Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50%3139 Dumont Ave10
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7055
Grades: PK-5 | 965 students
- Frank W. Springstead High School Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3300 Mariner Blvd10
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7010
Grades: 9-12 | 1,710 student
- D. S. Parrott Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%19220 Youth Dr10
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7075
Grades: 6-8 | 639 students
- Explorer K-8 Math: 53% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50%10252 Northcliffe Blvd10
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352) 797-7094
Grades: PK-8 | 1,660 student
- Suncoast Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50%11135 Quality Dr10
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7085
Grades: PK-5 | 910 students
- Deltona Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2055 Deltona Blvd10
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7040
Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
- Fox Chapel Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50%9412 Fox Chapel Ln10
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352) 797-7025
Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
- West Hernando Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%14325 Ken Austin Pkwy10
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7035
Grades: 6-8 | 719 students
- Weeki Wachee High School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50%12150 Vespa Way10
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352) 797-7029
Grades: 9-12 | 1,337 student
- Hernando High School Math: 40% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50%700 Bell Ave10
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7015
Grades: 6-12 | 1,207 student
- Central High School Math: 40% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50%14075 Ken Austin Pkwy10
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7020
Grades: 9-12 | 1,303 student
- Moton Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%7175 Emerson Rd10
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7065
Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
- Endeavor Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%14063 Ken Austin Pkwy10
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352) 797-7013
Grades: 6-12 | 127 students
- Contracted Services Special Education School28334 Churchill Smith Ln
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 797-7000
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Frank W. Springstead High/adul3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 797-7027
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Hernando County Adult Education801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7018
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Hernando County Jail Alternative School16425 Spring Hill Dr
Brooksville, FL 34603
(352) 797-3408
Grades: 8-12 | 5 students
- Hernando High School/adult Education700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7019
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Hernando Virtual Instruction1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7072
Grades: K-12 | 7 students
- Hernando Virtual Instruction (course Offerings)1036 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7013
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- Hernando Virtual Instruction Program919 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 797-7000
Grades: 1-12 | n/a student
- Show 3 more public schools in Hernando School District (out of 38 total schools)
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