- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wauchula, FL
Hardee Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hardee Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120075000877
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hardee Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Wauchula · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hardee Senior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hardee Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Wauchula, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Hardee Senior High School held near 1,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-68 students YoY 120075000877 · Wauchula, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,347 enr · 19.8:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardee Junior High School (958 students)
Hardee Senior High School held near 1,335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-68 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hardee Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hardee Senior High School
1,347 students
- Hardee Junior
Hardee Junior High School
958 students
- Wauchula Eleme
Wauchula Elementary School
577 students
- North Wauchula 516
North Wauchula Elementary School
516 students
- Zolfo Springs 512
Zolfo Springs Elementary School
512 students
- Hilltop Elemen 298
Hilltop Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Hardee Senior High School reports 1,347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hardee Senior High School compares
Hardee Senior 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,347
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Florida - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$11,932
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 123 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 26.3%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Hardee Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardee reports $11,932 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hardee Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wauchula Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wauchula Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zolfo Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilltop Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hardee Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hardee Senior High School
How many students attend Hardee Senior High School?
Hardee Senior High School has 1,347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wauchula, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,403 (2022-23) → 1,335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-68).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardee Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardee Senior High School is 19.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hardee Senior High School?
60.9% of students at Hardee Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hardee Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hardee Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Wauchula, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hardee Senior High School?
Hardee Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Hardee Senior High School rank among public schools in Wauchula?
By Resource Investment Index, Hardee Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Wauchula, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wauchula on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardee?
Besides Hardee Senior High School, Hardee also operates Hardee Junior High School (958 students), Wauchula Elementary School (577 students), and North Wauchula Elementary School (516 students). See the Hardee district page for the complete list.