Hernando High School
Tel:
(352)797-7015
- Hernando High School serves 1,179 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (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 40% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Hernando 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
- Hernando High School's student population of 1,179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 1,179 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hernando High School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hernando High School is 0.42, which is less 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 | #2697 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 32% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 75% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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, middle school to Hernando High School is Endeavor Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brooksville Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooksville Hernando High School/adult Education Grades: AE
0.0 miles
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7019 0.0 AE n/a - Brooksville Brooksville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 660 students
0.5 miles
885 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7014 0.5 PK-5 660 - Brooksville Endeavor Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 105 students
0.5 miles
14063 Ken Austin Pkwy
Brooksville, FL 34613
(352)797-7013 0.5 6-12 105 - Brooksville Hernando County Adult Education Grades: AE
0.5 miles
801 N Broad St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7018 0.5 AE n/a - Brooksville Hernando Virtual Instruction Grades: K-12 | 16 students
0.5 miles
1070 Varsity Dr
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352)797-7072 0.5 K-12 16
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