HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL

www.hernandoschools.org/hhs

1,299 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hernando High School, located at 700 Bell Ave in Brooksville, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Hernando County School District. As a long-standing high school in the community, it provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school typically offers a traditional high school curriculum, supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs intended to foster student development and school spirit.

The school is deeply rooted in the Brooksville area and functions as a focal point for local student life. By providing a structured environment that emphasizes academic achievement and social growth, Hernando High School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. While the school maintains a traditional approach to education, it continues to evolve its offerings to align with modern educational standards, ensuring that its students are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate their future endeavors.

1,299

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	786
Hispanic	242
Black	181
Asian	14
Two or More	70
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
786 (60.5%)
Hispanic
242 (18.6%)
Black
181 (13.9%)
Two or More
70 (5.4%)
Asian
14 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HERNANDO
Phone:	(352)797-7015
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/hhs
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	605
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 321

Grade 10 326

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 280