District Overview
Located at 25 E Hickpochee Ave in LaBelle, Florida, the Hendry County School District serves as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to regional educational excellence. Operating 16 schools across the broader Clewiston metropolitan area, the district delivers a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a dynamic student population of 13,698 learners, reflecting a vibrant cultural diversity that includes 7,384 Hispanic, 3,346 White, and 2,241 Black students, alongside multiracial, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander peers. This broad demographic foundation underscores the district's role as a vital community hub supporting early childhood learning, primary growth, and secondary college and career preparation.

To effectively guide its diverse student body, the district maintains a robust operational framework powered by approximately 1,750 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is anchored by 690 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, who are bolstered by nearly 155 instructional aides delivering targeted learning support and over 900 operational and administrative support personnel. For parents seeking a supportive learning environment, students navigating their educational milestones, and researchers analyzing educational benchmarks, the district demonstrates a well-resourced infrastructure geared toward balanced growth and equity. Additional details regarding individual campus programs and community initiatives are available through the district's online portal at www.hendry-schools.org.
16
Total Schools
13,698
Total Students
690.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDRY
Demographic Student Count
White3,346
Hispanic7,384
Black2,241
Asian109
Two or More557
American Indian39
Pacific Islander22
  • Hispanic
    7,384 (53.9%)
  • White
    3,346 (24.4%)
  • Black
    2,241 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    557 (4.1%)
  • Asian
    109 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    39 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    22 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in HENDRY
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High3
Other6
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:16
Students:13,698*
Teachers (FTE):690.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:19.9
Schools in HENDRY
Found 18 Schools