Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program's student population of 36 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program is 0.65, 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.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program?
36 students attend Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program offer ?
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program part of?
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program is part of Highlands School District.
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