NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH

4057 CALIFORNIA ST
BROOKSVILLE, FL 34604

www.hernandoschools.org/ncths

1,293 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nature Coast Technical High School (NCTHS), located in Brooksville, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Hernando County School District. As a career and technical education (CTE) facility, the school is designed to bridge the gap between traditional secondary education and professional industry training. It offers students a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside specialized "academies," which allow pupils to earn industry certifications and gain hands-on experience in high-demand fields such as health science, information technology, engineering, culinary arts, and digital media.

Beyond its focus on vocational readiness, Nature Coast Technical maintains a competitive athletic program and a variety of extracurricular activities that foster a strong sense of school spirit and community. The school's pedagogical approach emphasizes rigorous project-based learning, aiming to prepare students for both immediate workforce entry and success in post-secondary education. By blending technical expertise with standard college-preparatory coursework, NCTHS serves as a primary hub for students in the region looking to gain a competitive edge before graduating high school.

1,293

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NATURE COAST TECHNICAL HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	727
Hispanic	388
Black	68
Asian	30
Two or More	76
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
727 (56.2%)
Hispanic
388 (30.0%)
Two or More
76 (5.9%)
Black
68 (5.3%)
Asian
30 (2.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)797-7088
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/ncths
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Grade 9 291

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 333

Grade 12 290