Calvin A. Hunsinger School

Summary:

Calvin A. Hunsinger School is an alternative public school in Clearwater, Florida, serving 68 students in grades K-12. The school is part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Despite the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, Calvin A. Hunsinger School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 59.2% to 77.3% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's 4-year graduation rate is only 27.3%, far below the state and district averages. Academically, Calvin A. Hunsinger School's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state in all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates below 20% in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to 50-55% for the district and state.

Interestingly, Calvin A. Hunsinger School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $49,055 to $59,048 over the past 4 years, which is significantly higher than the spending at the nearby Dropout Prevention School ($11,173 per student) and Pinellas Virtual Franchise ($7,176 per student). The challenges faced by Calvin A. Hunsinger School appear to be common among alternative schools in the area, as other nearby schools, such as Ese Countywide, Richard L. Sanders School, and Nina Harris Ese Center, also have high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores.

Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

1863 N Betty Ln
Clearwater, FL 33755

(727) 469-4260

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1146^th of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $59,048

Student/teacher ratio: 4.2

Number of students: 68

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

African American:

32.4%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calvin A. Hunsinger School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.24. (See more...)

Compare Details Calvin A. Hunsinger School ranks worse than 95.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.39. (See more...)

Compare Details Calvin A. Hunsinger School ranks worse than 86.7% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Calvin A. Hunsinger 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 Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), African American (32.4%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calvin A. Hunsinger School is 4.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 alternative schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Calvin A. Hunsinger School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calvin A. Hunsinger School is $59,048, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 alternative schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Calvin A. Hunsinger School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Calvin A. Hunsinger School 1146^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Calvin A. Hunsinger School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Calvin A. Hunsinger School 700^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Calvin A. Hunsinger School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	2.68	197^th	199	1.0%
2008	0.70	1784^th	1789	0.3%
2009	0.19	1844^th	1847	0.2%
2010	0.97	1905^th	1919	0.7%
2011	0.53	1979^th	1985	0.3%
2012	2.50	1972^nd	1984	0.6%
2018	2.78	2095^th	2118	1.1%
2019	5.24	2127^th	2182	2.5%

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

Rank History for Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	2.45	582^nd	593	1.9%
2006	2.38	666^th	675	1.3%
2007	4.81	690^th	736	6.3%
2008	13.13	647^th	740	12.6%
2010	4.98	781^st	839	6.9%
2011	3.77	840^th	891	5.7%
2012	3.50	855^th	897	4.7%
2013	5.35	885^th	956	7.4%
2014	3.50	946^th	999	5.3%
2019	2.91	1082^nd	1099	1.5%
2024	4.39	1146^th	1196	4.2%

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Rank History for Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	4.11	539^th	563	4.3%
2008	3.78	554^th	577	4.0%
2009	7.15	531^st	587	9.5%
2016	2.97	667^th	693	3.8%
2017	9.64	602^nd	714	15.7%
2019	0.57	732^nd	734	0.3%
2021	2.94	706^th	746	5.4%
2023	5.06	708^th	792	10.6%
2024	6.49	700^th	807	13.3%

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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 Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	87	53	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
1992	104	62	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1993	128	61	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	192
1994	117	67	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	187
1995	134	92	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1996	134	92	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1997	163	96	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
1998	158	86	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1999	139	94	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2000	152	95	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2001	106	87	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2002	79	57	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2003	79	57	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2004	79	71	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2005	69	77	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2006	63	66	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2007	60	80	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	6	156
2008	62	87	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	6	165
2009	49	67	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	4	127
2010	39	60	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	9	114
2011	51	54	1	6	1	0	12	0	125
2012	50	49	2	7	0	0	9	0	117
2013	50	46	0	4	1	0	6	0	107
2014	44	49	0	6	1	0	3	0	103
2015	36	45	1	5	0	0	4	0	91
2016	38	43	0	8	0	0	6	0	95
2017	50	39	0	12	1	0	11	0	113
2018	52	35	1	7	1	0	13	0	109
2019	55	30	1	7	0	0	16	0	109
2020	43	29	0	5	0	0	14	0	91
2021	46	29	0	6	0	0	12	0	93
2022	46	21	0	5	0	0	11	0	83
2023	33	22	0	7	0	0	6	0	68

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 Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	141	21.0	6.7	61
1992	166	25.0	6.6	62
1993	192	26.0	7.4	45.8
1994	187	30.0	6.2	59.4
1995	229	34.0	6.7	63.3
1996	229	34.0	6.7	63.3
1997	264	41.0	6.4	58
1998	249	38.0	6.6	27.7
1999	236	39.0	6.1	64.4
2000	249	40.0	6.2	59.4
2001	200	34.0	5.9	67
2002	142	24.0	5.9	74.6
2003	142	24.0	5.9	74.6
2004	158	27.0	5.9	79.1
2005	154	28.0	5.5	78.6
2006	136	26.0	5.2	69.9
2007	156	27.0	5.8	85.3
2008	165	30.0	5.5	77.4
2009	127	30.7	4.7	81.3
2010	114	26.0	4.3	88.6
2011	125	28.0	4.4	84
2012	117	30.0	3.9	84.6
2013	107	28.0	3.8	87.9
2014	103	28.0	3.6	45.6
2015	91	29.0	3.1	51.6
2016	95	25.0	3.8	53.7
2017	113	24.0	4.7	69
2018	109	24.0	4.5	68.8
2019	109	23.0	4.7	56
2020	91	22.0	4.1	51.6
2021	93	23.0	4.0	52.7
2022	83	18.0	4.6	61.4
2023	68	16.0	4.2	61.8

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 Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	141	21.0	6.7	61
1992	166	25.0	6.6	62
1993	192	26.0	7.4	45.8
1994	187	30.0	6.2	59.4
1995	229	34.0	6.7	63.3
1996	229	34.0	6.7	63.3
1997	264	41.0	6.4	58
1998	249	38.0	6.6	27.7
1999	236	39.0	6.1	64.4
2000	249	40.0	6.2	59.4
2001	200	34.0	5.9	67
2002	142	24.0	5.9	74.6
2003	142	24.0	5.9	74.6
2004	158	27.0	5.9	79.1
2005	154	28.0	5.5	78.6
2006	136	26.0	5.2	69.9
2007	156	27.0	5.8	85.3
2008	165	30.0	5.5	77.4
2009	127	30.7	4.7	81.3
2010	114	26.0	4.3	88.6
2011	125	28.0	4.4	84
2012	117	30.0	3.9	84.6
2013	107	28.0	3.8	87.9
2014	103	28.0	3.6	45.6
2015	91	29.0	3.1	51.6
2016	95	25.0	3.8	53.7
2017	113	24.0	4.7	69
2018	109	24.0	4.5	68.8
2019	109	23.0	4.7	56
2020	91	22.0	4.1	51.6
2021	93	23.0	4.0	52.7
2022	83	18.0	4.6	61.4
2023	68	16.0	4.2	61.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Calvin A. Hunsinger School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$6,856 (16.8%)	$33,914 (83.2%)	$40,770
2019	$6,033 (14.7%)	$34,941 (85.3%)	$40,974
2020	$6,398 (13.0%)	$42,658 (87.0%)	$49,055
2021	$6,673 (12.6%)	$46,327 (87.4%)	$52,999
2022	$9,569 (16.8%)	$47,306 (83.2%)	$56,875
2023	$7,470 (12.7%)	$51,577 (87.3%)	$59,048

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calvin A. Hunsinger School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 732^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 708^th of 792 High schools	10.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course US History (Calvin A. Hunsinger School)	0	10	10%
End of Course US History (Pinellas)	70	59	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	109	68	37.6%
African American	30	22	26.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	55	33	40%
Two or More Races	16	6	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	61.8%	5.8%

Schools Near Calvin A. Hunsinger School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Calvin A. Hunsinger School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1863 N Betty Ln	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 469-4260	68	16	4.2	61.8%	33 (48.5%)	22 (32.4%)	7 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.8%)								(n/a)				13.0	7.0	13.0	24.0	13.0				7.0	17.0	9.0		9.0	6.0	0.0	38.0	10.0	29.0	$59,048	$7,470	$51,577
Pinellas High Innovation	Public, Alternative	4-10	1220 Palmetto St	Clearwater	33755	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 298-1616	165	13	12.6	84.8%	45 (27.3%)	70 (42.4%)	36 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	12 (7.3%)								(n/a)			8.0	8.0	13.0	2.0	10.0				0.0	8.0	4.0	7.0		3.0	12.0		17.0		29.0	$23,474	$2,273	$21,202
Hospital/Homebound	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 462-1515	62	0		4.8%	38 (61.3%)	15 (24.2%)	6 (9.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2935 County Road 193	Clearwater	33759	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 725-7982	165	30	5.5	44.8%	109 (66.1%)	12 (7.3%)	34 (20.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)								(n/a)																						$44,620	$7,424	$37,196
Dropout Prevention School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-6069	379	0		48.8%	158 (41.7%)	116 (30.6%)	73 (19.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	24 (6.3%)								(n/a)			3.0		36.0		50.0	50.0			0.0				0.0							$11,173	$1,576	$9,596
Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	14405 49th St N	Clearwater	33762	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	Yes	No	(727) 588-6304	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pinellas Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	14405 49th St N	Clearwater	33762	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	Yes	No	(727) 588-6448	260	18	14.4	18.1%	156 (60.0%)	28 (10.8%)	43 (16.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.8%)								(n/a)	75.0	67.0		76.0	65.0	71.0	63.0	71.0	81.0	58.0		56.0	54.0	65.0		52.0	68.0	53.0	77.0	80.0	75.0	$7,176	$457	$6,719
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-6069	48	0		60.4%	7 (14.6%)	32 (66.7%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	4 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Ese Countywide	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6698 68th Ave N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 547-5900	190	0	221.0	7.4%	105 (55.3%)	39 (20.5%)	29 (15.3%)	9 (4.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)								(n/a)
Richard L. Sanders School	Public, Alternative	K-12	5025 76th Ave N	Pinellas Park	33781	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 547-7728	54	15	3.6	74.1%	32 (59.3%)	17 (31.5%)	3 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)					0.0							10.0	0.0									$67,231	$11,182	$56,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Calvin A. Hunsinger School

What district is Calvin A. Hunsinger School in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Calvin A. Hunsinger School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended Calvin A. Hunsinger School.

Is Calvin A. Hunsinger School a good school?

Calvin A. Hunsinger School ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Florida alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Calvin A. Hunsinger School?

Students at Calvin A. Hunsinger School are 49% White, 32% African American, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

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