Summary:
Central High School is a public high school located in Brooksville, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,426 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.
Central High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (29.03%) and African American (10.1%) students. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 89.1% to 91.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the district and state averages. However, Central High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 47.5% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is much higher than the nearby schools and the state average. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are consistently lower than the district and state averages, indicating academic challenges. Additionally, Central High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.09% to 55.2% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.
Despite the increase in spending per student at Central High School, from $7,757 in 2019-2020 to $9,625 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores and statewide ranking, has not shown a corresponding improvement. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 279 out of 687 Florida high schools in 2013-2014 to 496 out of 807 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students at Central High School compared to the nearby schools may indicate a need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support services to ensure the success of all students.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Hernando
SchoolDigger Rank:
496th of 807 Florida High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,625
Feeder schools for Central High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 19.0
Number of students: 1,426
Racial breakdown:
White:
52.2%
Hispanic:
29.0%
African American:
10.1%
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Two or more races:
5.9%
Asian:
2.5%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%
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