- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooksville, FL
Hernando High School
Federal NCES profile for Hernando High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120081000890
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hernando High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hernando High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando High School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Hernando High School held near 1,270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120081000890 · Brooksville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,299 enr · 22.8:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Hernando High School held near 1,270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.1 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hernando 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
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Hernando High School
1,299 students
What this shows Hernando High School reports 1,299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hernando High School compares
Hernando 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,299 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,299
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Hernando High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Hernando High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hernando 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
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hernando High School
How many students attend Hernando High School?
Hernando High School has 1,299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooksville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,299 (2022-23) → 1,270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hernando High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hernando High School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hernando High School?
53.1% of students at Hernando High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hernando High School?
The largest demographic group at Hernando High School is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hernando High School?
Hernando High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Hernando High School rank among schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hernando High School ranks #6 of 9 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 schools in Brooksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Hernando 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.