Hardee High School is a public high school in Wauchula, Florida, United States.
Serving 1,347 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardee Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Wauchula, FL, encompassing approximately 638.3 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles to the edge and a maximum reach of 21 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardee Senior High School's student population of 1,347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hardee Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2655 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
38%
Black
5%
21%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: 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 #2655 out of 3,662 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% 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 82%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hardee Senior High School?
1,347 students attend Hardee Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hardee Senior High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardee Senior High School?
Hardee Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hardee Senior High School offer ?
Hardee Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardee Senior High School part of?
Hardee Senior High School is part of Hardee School District.
School Reviews
Review Hardee Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
