Hernando High School

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Hernando High School ranks 551 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hernando High School is a public high school located in Brooksville, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,299 students. The school is part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 44 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hernando High School faces several challenges, including a higher percentage of White students (63.82%) compared to nearby schools, lower four-year graduation rates (84.1% to 89.1%) than nearby schools (88.1% to 93.6%), and a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.4% in 2019-2020 to 54.6% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby schools (29.5% to 43.9%). Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts.

Hernando High School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, dropping from a ranking of 379 out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 to a ranking of 551 out of 807 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (57.81%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like South Sumter High School and Nature Coast Technical High, which appear to have stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-12

700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601

(352) 797-7015

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
551^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,150

Feeder schools for Hernando High School:

Elementary:	Brooksville Elementary School
	Eastside Elementary School
	Moton Elementary School
	Pine Grove Elementary School
Middle:	D. S. Parrott Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 1,270

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.6%

Hispanic:

18.0%

African American:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hernando High School ranks worse than 68.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hernando High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Hernando High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), Hispanic (18%), African American (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hernando High School is 20.4, which is the 3^rd best among 5 high schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Hernando High School employs 62 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hernando High School is $9,150, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Hernando School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hernando High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando High School 551^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Hernando High School in the ranking list.)

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hernando High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	38.47	331^st	484	31.6%
2005	55.08	233^rd	487	52.2%
2006	47.71	264^th	477	44.7%
2007	50.07	294^th	563	47.8%
2008	47.93	321^st	577	44.4%
2009	43.31	359^th	587	38.8%
2010	54.05	319^th	620	48.5%
2011	55.12	305^th	622	51.0%
2012	42.46	306^th	606	49.5%
2013	36.70	406^th	648	37.3%
2014	34.92	445^th	687	35.2%
2016	39.66	379^th	693	45.3%
2017	34.03	430^th	714	39.8%
2018	35.76	418^th	716	41.6%
2019	30.26	482^nd	734	34.3%
2021	36.75	398^th	746	46.6%
2022	33.64	458^th	774	40.8%
2023	34.08	456^th	792	42.4%
2024	29.10	551^st	807	31.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hernando High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1253	139	5	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	1424
1989	1018	130	8	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	1183
1990	884	115	8	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1033
1991	882	122	9	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1992	921	133	10	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1993	906	147	12	24	5	n/a	n/a	0	1094
1994	948	145	8	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	1132
1995	1021	185	5	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1996	1021	185	5	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1997	1108	186	7	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	1347
1998	1122	186	12	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1999	1158	181	11	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1399
2000	1181	154	14	40	1	n/a	n/a	0	1390
2001	1201	162	13	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	1420
2002	1107	145	8	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	1316
2003	1107	145	8	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	1316
2004	1028	137	8	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	1242
2005	1050	150	6	75	1	n/a	n/a	0	1282
2006	1141	146	9	76	6	n/a	n/a	0	1378
2007	1168	178	12	77	7	n/a	n/a	11	1453
2008	1149	186	8	109	7	n/a	n/a	21	1480
2009	1099	170	12	95	7	n/a	n/a	27	1410
2010	1093	167	15	102	9	n/a	n/a	38	1424
2011	1073	173	17	131	9	0	28	0	1431
2012	1055	174	14	131	14	0	26	0	1414
2013	1010	164	15	120	16	0	26	0	1351
2014	988	133	11	123	9	0	28	0	1292
2015	930	123	10	108	7	0	32	0	1210
2016	890	115	14	126	2	0	35	0	1182
2017	877	123	13	131	3	0	32	0	1179
2018	851	150	17	145	4	0	40	0	1207
2019	839	116	17	142	7	0	41	0	1162
2020	851	126	12	156	6	1	40	0	1192
2021	746	131	9	160	3	1	44	0	1094
2022	774	140	12	203	2	0	58	0	1189
2023	829	160	11	228	0	2	69	0	1299
2024	782	171	16	228	3	2	68	0	1270

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hernando High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1424	76.0	18.7	19.3
1989	1183	75.0	15.7	13.9
1990	1033	70.0	14.7	17
1991	1032	72.0	14.3	17.2
1992	1082	69.0	15.6	15.8
1993	1094	63.0	17.4	25.2
1994	1132	65.0	17.4	26.7
1995	1245	71.0	17.5	26.7
1996	1245	71.0	17.5	26.7
1997	1347	70.0	19.2	27.1
1998	1358	67.0	20.3	23.3
1999	1399	69.0	20.3	32.1
2000	1390	67.0	20.7	30.6
2001	1420	71.0	20.0	29.5
2002	1316	72.0	18.3	31.9
2003	1316	72.0	18.3	31.9
2004	1242	63.0	19.7	33.2
2005	1282	69.0	18.6	34.1
2006	1378	82.0	16.8	32.1
2007	1453	83.0	17.5	33.8
2008	1480	88.0	16.8	39.9
2009	1410	96.7	16.3	44.7
2010	1424	80.5	17.6	52.3
2011	1431	84.0	17.0	51.4
2012	1414	78.0	18.1	53.7
2013	1351	76.0	17.7	56.9
2014	1292	73.0	17.6	57.3
2015	1210	68.0	17.7	56.7
2016	1182	67.0	17.6	60
2017	1179	68.0	17.3	60.6
2018	1207	66.0	18.2	65.2
2019	1162	59.0	19.6	50.9
2020	1192	62.0	19.2	49
2021	1094	58.0	18.8	52.6
2022	1189	60.0	19.8	59.3
2023	1299	57.1	22.7	57.8
2024	1270	62.0	20.4	60.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hernando High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1424	76.0	18.7	19.3
1989	1183	75.0	15.7	13.9
1990	1033	70.0	14.7	17
1991	1032	72.0	14.3	17.2
1992	1082	69.0	15.6	15.8
1993	1094	63.0	17.4	25.2
1994	1132	65.0	17.4	26.7
1995	1245	71.0	17.5	26.7
1996	1245	71.0	17.5	26.7
1997	1347	70.0	19.2	27.1
1998	1358	67.0	20.3	23.3
1999	1399	69.0	20.3	32.1
2000	1390	67.0	20.7	30.6
2001	1420	71.0	20.0	29.5
2002	1316	72.0	18.3	31.9
2003	1316	72.0	18.3	31.9
2004	1242	63.0	19.7	33.2
2005	1282	69.0	18.6	34.1
2006	1378	82.0	16.8	32.1
2007	1453	83.0	17.5	33.8
2008	1480	88.0	16.8	39.9
2009	1410	96.7	16.3	44.7
2010	1424	80.5	17.6	52.3
2011	1431	84.0	17.0	51.4
2012	1414	78.0	18.1	53.7
2013	1351	76.0	17.7	56.9
2014	1292	73.0	17.6	57.3
2015	1210	68.0	17.7	56.7
2016	1182	67.0	17.6	60
2017	1179	68.0	17.3	60.6
2018	1207	66.0	18.2	65.2
2019	1162	59.0	19.6	50.9
2020	1192	62.0	19.2	49
2021	1094	58.0	18.8	52.6
2022	1189	60.0	19.8	59.3
2023	1299	57.1	22.7	57.8
2024	1270	62.0	20.4	60.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hernando High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$294 (3.6%)	$7,842 (96.4%)	$8,136
2019	$1,050 (11.9%)	$7,794 (88.1%)	$8,844
2020	$443 (5.3%)	$7,943 (94.7%)	$8,386
2021	$570 (6.5%)	$8,262 (93.5%)	$8,833
2022	$737 (8.4%)	$8,067 (91.6%)	$8,804
2023	$1,205 (13.2%)	$7,945 (86.8%)	$9,150

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hernando High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 482^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 456^th of 792 High schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando High School)	38	41	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	51	47	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando High School)	40	39	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	49	45	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hernando High School)	57	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hernando)	67	57	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Hernando High School)	59	53	6%
End of Course US History (Hernando)	70	56	14%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando High School)	35	38	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)	59	53	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Hernando High School)	40	39	1%
End of Course Geometry (Hernando)	55	46	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1162	1299	11.8%
African American	116	160	37.9%
American Indian	7	0	100%
Asian	17	11	35.3%
Hispanic	142	228	60.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	839	829	1.2%
Two or More Races	41	69	68.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.9%	57.8%	6.9%

Schools Near Hernando High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hernando High School	Public	6-12	700 Bell Ave	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7015	1,270	62	20.4	60.2%	782 (61.6%)	171 (13.5%)	228 (18.0%)	16 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (5.4%)	29.1	551^st of 807 public high schools	31.7%		34.1	456^th of 792 public high schools	42.4%	95	42.0	44.0	21.0	28.0	49.0	59.0	$9,150	$1,205	$7,945
Central High School	Public	9-12	14075 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7020	1,452	79	18.3	57.2%	709 (48.8%)	142 (9.8%)	487 (33.5%)	27 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	84 (5.8%)	33.8	496^th of 807 public high schools	38.5%		33.7	463^rd of 792 public high schools	41.5%	33	43.0	52.0	22.0	29.0	52.0	62.0	$9,625	$1,421	$8,204
Hernando County Jail	Public	8-12	16425 Spring Hill Dr	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-3408	9	0		44.4%	4 (44.4%)	3 (33.3%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Nature Coast Technical High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4057 California St	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7088	1,346	62	21.7	41.9%	777 (57.7%)	90 (6.7%)	375 (27.9%)	32 (2.4%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (5.0%)	48.1	325^th of 807 public high schools	59.7%		49.1	298^th of 792 public high schools	62.4%	27	51.0	58.0	45.0	56.0	63.0	60.0	$9,484	$1,105	$8,379
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 667-1918	25	3	8.3	32.0%	17 (68.0%)	4 (16.0%)	3 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)
Weeki Wachee High School	Public	9-12	12150 Vespa Way	Weeki Wachee	34614	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7029	1,402	65	21.5	56.1%	894 (63.8%)	80 (5.7%)	350 (25.0%)	9 (0.6%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (4.6%)	37.6	444^th of 807 public high schools	45.0%		29.8	502^nd of 792 public high schools	36.6%	58	42.0	53.0	19.0	41.0	61.0	60.0	$8,627	$1,234	$7,393
Frank W. Springstead High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3300 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7010	1,893	84	22.5	52.4%	1,023 (54.0%)	129 (6.8%)	565 (29.8%)	58 (3.1%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (6.0%)	43.3	386^th of 807 public high schools	52.2%		36.7	423^rd of 792 public high schools	46.6%	37	48.0	55.0	16.0	42.0	62.0	70.0	$8,458	$1,158	$7,299
Camp E-Nini Hassee	Public	6-12	7027 E Stagecoach Tr	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(888) 726-3883	21	1	21.0	14.3%	13 (61.9%)	2 (9.5%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	28534 State Road 52	San Antonio	33576	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 588-5900	24	0		12.5%	12 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)	6 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)								(n/a)
South Sumter High School	Public	6-12	706 N Main St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-3131	1,058	58	18.2	48.1%	662 (62.6%)	104 (9.8%)	219 (20.7%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.0%)	47	336^th of 807 public high schools	58.4%		42.7	361^st of 792 public high schools	54.4%	25	63.0	50.0	27.0	51.0	61.0	59.0	$11,643	$1,767	$9,877

Frequently Asked Questions about Hernando High School

What district is Hernando High School in?

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What schools feed into Hernando High School?

Hernando High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brooksville Elementary School
Elementary : Eastside Elementary School
Elementary : Moton Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary School
Middle : D. S. Parrott Middle School

How many students attend Hernando High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,270 students attended Hernando High School.

Is Hernando High School a good school?

Hernando High School ranks 551^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hernando High School?

Students at Hernando High School are 62% White, 18% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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