- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooksville, FL
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120081002604
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Central High School held near 1,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 120081002604 · Brooksville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,444 enr · 19.3:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Central High School held near 1,452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- This school
Central High School
1,444 students
- Weeki Wachee H
Weeki Wachee High School
1,437 students
What this shows Central High School reports 1,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central High School compares
Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Florida - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
348
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Central High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeki Wachee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooksville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,426 (2022-23) → 1,452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 19.3:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
48.4% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central High School rank among high schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Brooksville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Brooksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Central High School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.