Summary:
The city of Brooksville, Florida is home to 16 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The schools in this Hernando district display a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like Nature Coast Technical High School and Chocachatti Elementary School leading the way, while others like Endeavor Academy face significant challenges.
Nature Coast Technical High School stands out as the top-performing high school, with a 93.6% graduation rate, the lowest chronic absenteeism at 29.9%, and test scores exceeding district and state averages. Chocachatti Elementary is also a clear standout, ranking in the top 15% of Florida elementary schools with high proficiency rates and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Endeavor Academy, an alternative school, struggles with an 88.6% chronic absenteeism rate and significantly lower test scores.
The data reveals significant disparities in performance and outcomes across the schools in Brooksville, with a correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic achievement. This suggests the need for the district to identify and share the successful strategies of high-performing schools, like Nature Coast Technical High and Chocachatti Elementary, to help raise overall student achievement and ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the Hernando district.
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