Nature Coast Technical High

Summary:

Nature Coast Technical High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brooksville, Florida, with a total enrollment of 1,298 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.

Nature Coast Technical High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.6% to 94.5% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also generally performs better than the Hernando District and the state of Florida in various standardized tests, such as End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Nature Coast Technical High had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in EOC Geometry, EOC Biology 1, and FAST English Language Arts for 10th grade. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 29.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, it still performs better than some of the nearby schools, such as Hernando High School (54.6%) and Central High School (42.0%).

Nature Coast Technical High has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.83%) compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Hernando High School (57.81%) and Central High School (52.59%). The school's student population is relatively diverse, with a majority White (61.17%) and a significant Hispanic (25.12%) and African American (6.09%) representation. Overall, Nature Coast Technical High appears to be a well-performing high school within the Hernando District, with strong academic outcomes, high graduation rates, and a diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 4057 California St
       Brooksville, FL  34604


(352) 797-7088

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,484 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  1,298

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
Hispanic:
25.1%
African American:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Compare Details Nature Coast Technical High ranks better than 59.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 5 ranked high schools in the Hernando School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.05. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Nature Coast Technical High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), Hispanic (25.1%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nature Coast Technical High is 20.2, which is the 3rd best among 5 high schools in the Hernando School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nature Coast Technical High is $9,484, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Hernando School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nature Coast Technical High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nature Coast Technical High 325th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Nature Coast Technical High in the ranking list.)

Hernando:

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


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Rank History for Nature Coast Technical High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.80 343rd 484 29.1%
2005 64.23 178th 487 63.4%
2006 50.93 244th 477 48.8%
2007 56.92 245th 563 56.5%
2008 66.71 184th 577 68.1%
2009 65.71 195th 587 66.8%
2010 64.95 219th 620 64.7%
2011 66.37 205th 622 67.0%
2012 64.98 127th 606 79.0%
2013 66.58 147th 648 77.3%
2014 65.95 171st 687 75.1%
2016 50.70 266th 693 61.6%
2017 54.27 247th 714 65.4%
2018 50.66 274th 716 61.7%
2019 58.50 205th 734 72.1%
2021 49.04 275th 746 63.1%
2022 45.96 326th 774 57.9%
2023 49.07 298th 792 62.4%
2024 48.05 325th 807 59.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nature Coast Technical High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 931 52 7 107 0 n/a n/a 0 1097
2005 1044 64 10 138 1 n/a n/a 0 1257
2006 1159 79 9 156 4 n/a n/a 0 1407
2007 1132 75 11 149 2 n/a n/a 47 1416
2008 1155 88 12 157 2 n/a n/a 39 1453
2009 1135 96 14 196 3 n/a n/a 53 1497
2010 1143 97 13 243 2 n/a n/a 33 1531
2011 1070 93 14 239 1 0 21 0 1438
2012 982 99 20 228 2 0 28 0 1359
2013 942 107 22 236 1 0 29 0 1337
2014 904 123 28 207 1 1 32 0 1296
2015 864 137 27 216 2 2 31 0 1279
2016 897 111 27 221 0 1 37 0 1294
2017 889 110 27 260 2 1 38 0 1327
2018 859 109 28 281 6 0 43 0 1326
2019 915 108 27 324 9 1 56 0 1440
2020 886 87 35 308 10 1 62 0 1389
2021 806 85 36 286 5 2 62 0 1282
2022 802 82 40 307 6 0 60 0 1297
2023 794 79 39 326 5 1 54 0 1298

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 Nature Coast Technical High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1097 55.0 19.9 38.1
2005 1257 64.0 19.6 37.5
2006 1407 71.0 19.8 35
2007 1416 82.0 17.3 33
2008 1453 88.5 16.4 32.7
2009 1497 95.1 17.6 37.3
2010 1531 81.0 18.9 42
2011 1438 89.0 16.1 41
2012 1359 77.0 17.6 43.4
2013 1337 78.0 17.1 45.4
2014 1296 75.0 17.2 49.4
2015 1279 75.0 17.0 51.1
2016 1294 73.0 17.7 51.3
2017 1327 75.0 17.6 51.2
2018 1326 76.0 17.4 48.6
2019 1440 72.0 20.0 33.9
2020 1389 73.0 19.0 32.7
2021 1282 68.0 18.8 35.6
2022 1297 73.0 17.7 38.9
2023 1298 64.0 20.2 37.8

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 Nature Coast Technical High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1097 55.0 19.9 38.1
2005 1257 64.0 19.6 37.5
2006 1407 71.0 19.8 35
2007 1416 82.0 17.3 33
2008 1453 88.5 16.4 32.7
2009 1497 95.1 17.6 37.3
2010 1531 81.0 18.9 42
2011 1438 89.0 16.1 41
2012 1359 77.0 17.6 43.4
2013 1337 78.0 17.1 45.4
2014 1296 75.0 17.2 49.4
2015 1279 75.0 17.0 51.1
2016 1294 73.0 17.7 51.3
2017 1327 75.0 17.6 51.2
2018 1326 76.0 17.4 48.6
2019 1440 72.0 20.0 33.9
2020 1389 73.0 19.0 32.7
2021 1282 68.0 18.8 35.6
2022 1297 73.0 17.7 38.9
2023 1298 64.0 20.2 37.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nature Coast Technical High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $283 (3.6%) $7,621 (96.4%) $7,904
2019 $219 (3.0%) $7,120 (97.0%) $7,338
2020 $275 (3.6%) $7,461 (96.5%) $7,735
2021 $486 (5.8%) $7,839 (94.2%) $8,325
2022 $648 (7.5%) $7,959 (92.5%) $8,606
2023 $1,105 (11.7%) $8,379 (88.3%) $9,484

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nature Coast Technical High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 205th of 734 High schoolsRanks 298th of 792 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Nature Coast Technical High)5944
 15%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5147
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Nature Coast Technical High)5844
 14%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)4945
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Nature Coast Technical High)7261
 11%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hernando)6757
 10%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Nature Coast Technical High)7363
 10%
   End of Course US History (Hernando)7056
 14%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Nature Coast Technical High)6942
 27%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)5953
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Nature Coast Technical High)6263
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Hernando)5546
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14401298
 9.9%
African American10879
 26.9%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian2739
 44.4%
Hispanic324326
 0.6%
Pacific Islander11
White915794
 13.2%
Two or More Races5654
 3.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%37.8%
 3.9%


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Nature Coast Technical High ranks 325th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,298 students attended Nature Coast Technical High.

Students at Nature Coast Technical High are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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