Hernando School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 38 public schools in Hernando School District, serving 22,445 students.
- Public school 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 school ranking 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 school 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 | 4,367 Schools |
| # of Students | 22,445 Students | 2,833,287 Students |
| # of Teachers | 1,414 Teachers | 177,130 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 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) |
| 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 | 77,812 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,482 Students | 938,227 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 20% | 33% |
| # of Black Students | 1,720 Students | 626,523 Students |
| % Black Students | 8% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 14,684 Students | 1,077,863 Students |
| % White Students | 65% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 25 Students | 4,744 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 1,088 Students | 99,329 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 | 219,996 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 1,741 | 210,715 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 1,766 | 211,139 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 1,689 | 219,419 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 1,751 | 216,655 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 1,800 | 212,702 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 1,712 | 202,980 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,315 in this school district is less than the state average of $13,939. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,704 is less than the state average of $14,741. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| Total Revenue | $207 MM | $132 MM |
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| Spending | $238 MM | $140 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,315 | $13,939 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,704 | $14,741 |
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Hernando School District Public Schools (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Brooksville Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Top 50%885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7014
Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
- Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (b.e.s.t.) A Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)544-2373
Grades: 6-8 | 128 students
- Central High School Math: 40% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7020
Grades: 9-12 | 1,303 student
- Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math Magnet School
Math: 92% | Reading: 86%
Rank: Top 5%13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7024
Grades: K-8 | 1,474 student
- Chocachatti Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 83% | Reading: 77%
Rank: Top 10%4135 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352)797-7067
Grades: PK-5 | 728 students
- Contracted Services Special Education School28334 Churchill Smith Ln
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352)797-7000
Grades: K-12 | n/a student
- D. S. Parrott Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Bottom 50%19220 Youth Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7075
Grades: 6-8 | 639 students
- Deltona Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Bottom 50%2055 Deltona Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352)797-7040
Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
- Eastside Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 50%27151 Roper Rd
Brooksville, FL 34602
(352)797-7045
Grades: PK-5 | 615 students
- Endeavor Academy Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank: Bottom 50%14063 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7013
Grades: 6-12 | 127 students
- Explorer K-8 Math: 53% | Reading: 47%
Rank: Bottom 50%10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352)797-7094
Grades: PK-8 | 1,660 student
- Fox Chapel Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 41%
Rank: Bottom 50%9412 Fox Chapel Ln
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352)797-7025
Grades: 6-8 | 728 students
- Frank W. Springstead High School Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 56%
Rank: Bottom 50%3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7010
Grades: 9-12 | 1,710 student
- Frank W. Springstead High/adul3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7027
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank: Top 5%10444 Tillery Rd
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: Top 5%2139 Deborah Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352)688-5092
Grades: 6-8 | 110 students
- 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 Eschool Virtual Franchise Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank: Top 20%1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7013
Grades: 6-12 | 53 students
- Hernando High School Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Bottom 50%700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7015
Grades: 6-12 | 1,207 student
- 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
- John D. Floyd Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank: Top 50%3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7055
Grades: PK-5 | 965 students
- Moton Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 39%
Rank: Bottom 50%7175 Emerson Rd
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7065
Grades: PK-5 | 578 students
- Nature Coast Technical High School Magnet School
Math: 61% | Reading: 55%
Rank: Top 50%4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352)797-7088
Grades: 9-12 | 1,326 student
- Pace Center For Girls Alternative School3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)667-1918
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Pine Grove Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 50%14411 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7090
Grades: PK-5 | 879 students
- Powell Middle School Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 50%4100 Barclay Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7095
Grades: 6-8 | 987 students
- Spring Hill Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 59%
Rank: Top 50%6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7030
Grades: PK-5 | 834 students
- Suncoast Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 45%
Rank: Bottom 50%11135 Quality Dr
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7085
Grades: PK-5 | 910 students
- Suncoast Technical Educational Center - Extension Campus14075 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7091
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Suncoast Technical Educational Center - Main Campus4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604
(352)797-7091
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Weeki Wachee High School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%
Rank: Bottom 50%12150 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
(352)797-7029
Grades: 9-12 | 1,337 student
- Show 3 more public schools in Hernando School District (out of 38 total schools)
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