Harmony High School

Summary:

Harmony High School is a public high school in Harmony, Florida, serving 2,822 students in grades 9-12. While the school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida, Harmony High School stands out with its diverse student population and unique challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, Harmony High School has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (50.64%) and a lower percentage of African American students (5.21%). However, the school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 97.4% in 2019-2020 to 89.0% in 2022-2023, though still higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Harmony High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.4% in 2019-2020 to 31.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools and the state average. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and Geometry, are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with only 27% of Harmony High School students proficient or better in Algebra 1 in 2023-2024, compared to 47% in the Osceola district and 55% statewide.

While Harmony High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the Osceola district averages, it stands out in comparison to some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Neocity Academy, which consistently outperforms Harmony High School across various metrics. Additionally, Harmony High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.53% in 2022-2023), which could be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $7,783 in 2022-2023, but this is still lower than the spending at some of the nearby high-performing schools, such as Neocity Academy ($11,922 per student) and Professional & Technical High School ($9,775 per student).


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3601 Arthur J Gallagher Blvd
       Harmony, FL  34771


(407) 933-9900

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
356th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,783 Help


Feeder schools for Harmony High School:

Elementary:    Canoe Creek K-8
    Harmony Community School
    Hickory Tree Elementary School
    Narcoossee Elementary School
Middle:    Harmony Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  2,822

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.6%
White:
39.3%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harmony High School ranks better than 55.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6th among 17 ranked high schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harmony High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Harmony High School has the largest high school student body size in the Osceola School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.6%), White (39.3%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony High School is 22.8. 16 high schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Harmony High School employs 123.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony High School is $7,783. 15 high schools in the Osceola School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harmony High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Harmony High School 356th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Harmony High School in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harmony High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.26 207th 563 63.2%
2008 62.89 216th 577 62.6%
2009 65.46 198th 587 66.3%
2010 63.53 230th 620 62.9%
2011 62.63 239th 622 61.6%
2012 49.46 244th 606 59.7%
2013 48.83 296th 648 54.3%
2014 58.55 242nd 687 64.8%
2016 58.66 196th 693 71.7%
2017 55.92 228th 714 68.1%
2018 50.66 273rd 716 61.9%
2019 48.35 302nd 734 58.9%
2021 42.91 338th 746 54.7%
2022 40.90 375th 774 51.6%
2023 43.59 353rd 792 55.4%
2024 45.46 356th 807 55.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Harmony High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 1153 21 12 141 2 n/a n/a 0 1329
2006 1291 25 20 186 4 n/a n/a 0 1526
2007 1387 39 24 259 2 n/a n/a 30 1741
2008 1475 59 24 335 2 n/a n/a 33 1928
2009 1396 63 25 367 4 n/a n/a 42 1897
2010 1364 73 28 397 9 n/a n/a 52 1923
2011 1277 73 26 411 13 0 38 0 1838
2012 1224 87 29 504 17 1 51 0 1913
2013 1187 85 33 473 18 1 53 0 1850
2014 1181 75 32 505 13 1 55 0 1862
2015 1179 86 28 545 12 1 54 0 1905
2016 1206 96 35 636 13 2 43 0 2031
2017 1220 119 48 802 8 5 50 0 2252
2018 1263 142 47 940 11 4 56 0 2463
2019 1132 84 43 682 7 3 53 0 2004
2020 1114 88 44 804 6 2 62 0 2120
2021 1108 84 43 953 6 1 48 0 2243
2022 1132 121 46 1223 7 5 60 0 2594
2023 1108 147 53 1429 6 5 74 0 2822

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 Harmony High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1329 66.0 20.1 19.1
2006 1526 74.0 20.6 19.6
2007 1741 78.0 22.3 23.1
2008 1928 97.0 19.9 29.9
2009 1897 99.6 19.2 34.2
2010 1923 98.0 19.6 34.6
2011 1838 96.5 19.0 36.5
2012 1913 101.0 18.9 41
2013 1850 98.0 18.8 46.8
2014 1862 96.0 19.3 38.9
2015 1905 99.0 19.2 46.2
2016 2031 100.0 20.3 42.7
2017 2252 109.0 20.6 42.4
2018 2463 120.0 20.5 34.4
2019 2004 98.0 20.4 34.7
2020 2120 98.8 21.4 34.9
2021 2243 102.0 21.9 34.8
2022 2594 107.0 24.2 35
2023 2822 123.5 22.8 41.5

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 Harmony High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1329 66.0 20.1 19.1
2006 1526 74.0 20.6 19.6
2007 1741 78.0 22.3 23.1
2008 1928 97.0 19.9 29.9
2009 1897 99.6 19.2 34.2
2010 1923 98.0 19.6 34.6
2011 1838 96.5 19.0 36.5
2012 1913 101.0 18.9 41
2013 1850 98.0 18.8 46.8
2014 1862 96.0 19.3 38.9
2015 1905 99.0 19.2 46.2
2016 2031 100.0 20.3 42.7
2017 2252 109.0 20.6 42.4
2018 2463 120.0 20.5 34.4
2019 2004 98.0 20.4 34.7
2020 2120 98.8 21.4 34.9
2021 2243 102.0 21.9 34.8
2022 2594 107.0 24.2 35
2023 2822 123.5 22.8 41.5

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 Harmony High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $235 (3.5%) $6,470 (96.5%) $6,705
2019 $334 (4.4%) $7,191 (95.5%) $7,526
2020 $411 (5.9%) $6,612 (94.1%) $7,023
2021 $821 (10.8%) $6,776 (89.2%) $7,598
2022 $897 (12.6%) $6,237 (87.4%) $7,135
2023 $1,088 (14.0%) $6,696 (86.0%) $7,783

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 353rd of 792 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony High School)5445
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)4744
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony High School)5544
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)4744
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Harmony High School)6166
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Osceola)6365
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Harmony High School)7963
 16%
   End of Course US History (Osceola)6357
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Harmony High School)3225
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Osceola)4943
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Harmony High School)5450
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Osceola)4444
   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 Students20042822
 40.8%
African American84147
 75%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian4353
 23.3%
Hispanic6821429
 109.5%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White11321108
 2.1%
Two or More Races5374
 39.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%41.5%
 6.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony High School

Harmony High School ranks 356th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Harmony High School are 51% Hispanic, 39% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,822 students attended Harmony High School.

Harmony High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Canoe Creek K-8
Elementary : Harmony Community School
Elementary : Hickory Tree Elementary School
Elementary : Narcoossee Elementary School
Middle : Harmony Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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