SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL

www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~shs/

1,849 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sebring High School, located in Sebring, Florida, serves as a central pillar of the Highlands County School District. As the primary public secondary institution in the area, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The campus typically offers a wide array of core curriculum subjects, alongside various elective programs, including career and technical education (CTE) pathways, fine arts, and competitive athletic programs that foster school spirit and student engagement.

The school operates with a focus on community and student development, striving to maintain a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, Sebring High School encourages students to develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. For those seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, faculty directories, or specific district policies, the school maintains an official web presence through the Highlands County School District portal.

1,849

Total Students

75.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	805
Hispanic	662
Black	246
Asian	52
Two or More	78
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
805 (43.5%)
Hispanic
662 (35.8%)
Black
246 (13.3%)
Two or More
78 (4.2%)
Asian
52 (2.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
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:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)471-5500
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~shs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	75.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	849
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 1

Grade 9 448

Grade 10 494

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 441