Frank W. Springstead High School

Q: Is Frank W. Springstead High School a good school?

Frank W. Springstead High School ranks 386 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frank W. Springstead High School is a public high school located in Brooksville, Florida, serving 1,896 students in grades 9-12. 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.

While Frank W. Springstead High School has some areas of strength, such as maintaining a relatively high four-year graduation rate ranging from 89.7% to 93.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the Hernando District average, the school faces several challenges. It has a higher percentage of White students (57.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a more diverse student population. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.5% in 2019-2020 to 64.2% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the surrounding schools like Nature Coast Technical High and Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise.

Furthermore, Frank W. Springstead High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry, are significantly lower than the Hernando District and Florida state averages, indicating a need for improvement in these areas. The school's statewide ranking has also dropped from 226 out of 734 Florida high schools in 2018-2019 to 386 out of 807 in 2023-2024, suggesting a decline in overall performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's administration and the Hernando District should closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and develop targeted strategies to address them, with a focus on improving academic outcomes and student engagement.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609

(352) 797-7010

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
386^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,458

Feeder schools for Frank W. Springstead High School:

Elementary:	Explorer K-8
	Suncoast Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 1,893

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.0%

Hispanic:

29.8%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank W. Springstead High School ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frank W. Springstead 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 Frank W. Springstead High School has the largest high school student body size in the Hernando School District. Racial makeup is: White (54%), Hispanic (29.8%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank W. Springstead High School is 22.5. 5 high schools in the Hernando School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Frank W. Springstead High School employs 84 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank W. Springstead High School is $8,458. 4 high schools in the Hernando School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank W. Springstead High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Frank W. Springstead High School 386^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Frank W. Springstead 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 Frank W. Springstead High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	69.74	142^nd	484	70.7%
2005	62.35	189^th	487	61.2%
2006	63.53	170^th	477	64.4%
2007	55.06	256^th	563	54.5%
2008	65.05	197^th	577	65.9%
2009	65.92	191^st	587	67.5%
2010	68.42	180^th	620	71.0%
2011	74.51	145^th	622	76.7%
2012	49.65	239^th	606	60.6%
2013	54.60	252^nd	648	61.1%
2014	57.95	247^th	687	64.0%
2016	55.27	224^th	693	67.7%
2017	53.75	251^st	714	64.8%
2018	50.14	282^nd	716	60.6%
2019	56.23	226^th	734	69.2%
2021	47.99	285^th	746	61.8%
2022	41.40	371^st	774	52.1%
2023	36.74	423^rd	792	46.6%
2024	43.31	386^th	807	52.2%

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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 Frank W. Springstead High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1613	55	29	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1738
1989	1548	53	25	40	3	n/a	n/a	0	1669
1990	1180	55	16	40	6	n/a	n/a	0	1297
1991	1264	73	17	66	6	n/a	n/a	0	1426
1992	1312	71	11	79	5	n/a	n/a	0	1478
1993	1366	78	13	102	3	n/a	n/a	0	1562
1994	992	58	13	78	1	n/a	n/a	0	1142
1995	964	61	9	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	1128
1996	964	61	9	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	1128
1997	1001	56	10	90	3	n/a	n/a	0	1160
1998	1520	71	12	109	5	n/a	n/a	0	1717
1999	1576	60	13	114	5	n/a	n/a	0	1768
2000	1547	53	13	112	3	n/a	n/a	0	1728
2001	1546	61	15	124	1	n/a	n/a	0	1747
2002	1736	78	27	168	2	n/a	n/a	0	2011
2003	1736	78	27	168	2	n/a	n/a	0	2011
2004	1437	75	28	159	2	n/a	n/a	0	1701
2005	1458	75	25	161	3	n/a	n/a	0	1722
2006	1552	99	24	222	4	n/a	n/a	0	1901
2007	1523	107	23	300	4	n/a	n/a	59	2016
2008	1519	126	23	331	4	n/a	n/a	65	2068
2009	1500	114	31	310	5	n/a	n/a	74	2034
2010	1654	125	38	379	5	n/a	n/a	41	2242
2011	1400	100	46	310	6	1	29	0	1892
2012	1331	96	51	309	12	1	43	0	1843
2013	1203	81	45	289	15	1	49	0	1683
2014	1151	85	41	296	14	0	50	0	1637
2015	1185	88	44	323	10	0	53	0	1703
2016	1129	90	41	346	7	0	66	0	1679
2017	1185	88	42	403	10	0	62	0	1790
2018	1109	81	43	404	6	2	65	0	1710
2019	1055	103	47	432	7	1	76	0	1721
2020	1054	114	49	495	5	5	75	0	1797
2021	1005	102	47	461	5	4	77	0	1701
2022	1106	107	63	506	5	0	107	0	1894
2023	1087	113	58	527	4	0	107	0	1896
2024	1023	129	58	565	4	0	114	0	1893

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 Frank W. Springstead High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1738	90.0	19.3	13.2
1989	1669	93.0	17.9	12.8
1990	1297	90.0	14.4	10.3
1991	1426	87.0	16.3	13.3
1992	1478	85.0	17.3	14.7
1993	1562	80.0	19.5	11.3
1994	1142	58.0	19.7	17.7
1995	1128	57.0	19.8	17.3
1996	1128	57.0	19.8	17.3
1997	1160	60.0	19.3	18.8
1998	1717	85.0	20.2	14.5
1999	1768	87.0	20.3	27.3
2000	1728	85.0	20.3	24.3
2001	1747	85.0	20.6	24
2002	2011	98.0	20.5	28.5
2003	2011	98.0	20.5	28.5
2004	1701	81.0	21.0	25.6
2005	1722	90.0	19.1	30
2006	1901	99.0	19.2	30.5
2007	2016	114.0	17.7	36.3
2008	2068	122.5	16.9	40.8
2009	2034	136.4	16.7	46.8
2010	2242	115.5	19.4	49.7
2011	1892	113.0	16.7	46
2012	1843	95.6	19.2	46
2013	1683	89.0	18.9	48.3
2014	1637	83.0	19.7	52.5
2015	1703	87.0	19.5	53.5
2016	1679	86.0	19.5	54.6
2017	1790	88.0	20.3	54.5
2018	1710	88.0	19.4	56.8
2019	1721	79.0	21.7	42.5
2020	1797	85.0	21.1	45.5
2021	1701	82.0	20.7	48.4
2022	1894	93.0	20.3	50.2
2023	1896	89.0	21.3	48.6
2024	1893	84.0	22.5	52.4

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 Frank W. Springstead High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1738	90.0	19.3	13.2
1989	1669	93.0	17.9	12.8
1990	1297	90.0	14.4	10.3
1991	1426	87.0	16.3	13.3
1992	1478	85.0	17.3	14.7
1993	1562	80.0	19.5	11.3
1994	1142	58.0	19.7	17.7
1995	1128	57.0	19.8	17.3
1996	1128	57.0	19.8	17.3
1997	1160	60.0	19.3	18.8
1998	1717	85.0	20.2	14.5
1999	1768	87.0	20.3	27.3
2000	1728	85.0	20.3	24.3
2001	1747	85.0	20.6	24
2002	2011	98.0	20.5	28.5
2003	2011	98.0	20.5	28.5
2004	1701	81.0	21.0	25.6
2005	1722	90.0	19.1	30
2006	1901	99.0	19.2	30.5
2007	2016	114.0	17.7	36.3
2008	2068	122.5	16.9	40.8
2009	2034	136.4	16.7	46.8
2010	2242	115.5	19.4	49.7
2011	1892	113.0	16.7	46
2012	1843	95.6	19.2	46
2013	1683	89.0	18.9	48.3
2014	1637	83.0	19.7	52.5
2015	1703	87.0	19.5	53.5
2016	1679	86.0	19.5	54.6
2017	1790	88.0	20.3	54.5
2018	1710	88.0	19.4	56.8
2019	1721	79.0	21.7	42.5
2020	1797	85.0	21.1	45.5
2021	1701	82.0	20.7	48.4
2022	1894	93.0	20.3	50.2
2023	1896	89.0	21.3	48.6
2024	1893	84.0	22.5	52.4

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 Frank W. Springstead High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$238 (3.3%)	$6,913 (96.7%)	$7,151
2019	$297 (4.2%)	$6,780 (95.8%)	$7,077
2020	$226 (3.3%)	$6,594 (96.7%)	$6,820
2021	$377 (5.1%)	$6,944 (94.8%)	$7,322
2022	$629 (8.3%)	$6,912 (91.7%)	$7,541
2023	$1,158 (13.7%)	$7,299 (86.3%)	$8,458

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank W. Springstead High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 226^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 423^rd of 792 High schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Frank W. Springstead High School)	58	44	14%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	51	47	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Frank W. Springstead High School)	59	54	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	49	45	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Frank W. Springstead High School)	78	59	19%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hernando)	67	57	10%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Frank W. Springstead High School)	76	53	23%
End of Course US History (Hernando)	70	56	14%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Frank W. Springstead High School)	43	26	17%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)	59	53	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Frank W. Springstead High School)	59	45	14%
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	1721	1896	10.2%
African American	103	113	9.7%
American Indian	7	4	42.9%
Asian	47	58	23.4%
Hispanic	432	527	22%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	1055	1087	3%
Two or More Races	76	107	40.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	48.6%	6.2%

Schools Near Frank W. Springstead High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Hudson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	14410 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-4200	1,449	70	20.6	56.3%	1,001 (69.1%)	79 (5.5%)	274 (18.9%)	11 (0.8%)	8 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (5.2%)	33.9	492^nd of 807 public high schools	39.0%		31.4	487^th of 792 public high schools	38.5%	5				38.0	43.0					27.0	33.0	60.0	73.0		$8,318	$1,478	$6,840
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
West Pasco Education Academy	Public	6-12	7229 Hudson Ave	Hudson	34667	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0002	155	23	6.7	79.4%	82 (52.9%)	29 (18.7%)	30 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.7%)	2	795^th of 807 public high schools	1.5%		6.8	683^rd of 792 public high schools	13.8%	112	0.0	5.0	5.0	7.0	5.0	25.0	4.0	21.0	0.0	5.0	0.0	6.0	17.0	11.0	$35,138	$2,177	$32,961
Fivay High School	Public	9-12	12115 Chicago Ave	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 246-4000	1,634	78	20.9	67.6%	820 (50.2%)	190 (11.6%)	504 (30.8%)	16 (1.0%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	93 (5.7%)	23.5	607^th of 807 public high schools	24.8%		19.8	605^th of 792 public high schools	23.6%	2				36.0	34.0					19.0	28.0	51.0	58.0		$8,265	$1,333	$6,931

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank W. Springstead High School

What is the racial makeup of Frank W. Springstead High School?

Students at Frank W. Springstead High School are 54% White, 30% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Frank W. Springstead High School in?

Hernando

How many students attend Frank W. Springstead High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,893 students attended Frank W. Springstead High School.

What schools feed into Frank W. Springstead High School?

Frank W. Springstead High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Explorer K-8
Elementary : Suncoast Elementary School

Is Frank W. Springstead High School a good school?

Frank W. Springstead High School ranks 386^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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