At a glance
Reported students
1,299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
768.5
Hernando High School: 1,299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
21.7:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,188
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Hernando High School
Hernando High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Brooksville. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Hernando. NCES reports 1,299 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hernando High School
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 60 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.5%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black13.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hernando
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nature Coast Technical High
High · Grades 09–12
1,293 reported students
Weeki Wachee High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,437 reported students
Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,444 reported students
Frank W. Springstead High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,853 reported students
Pace Center for Girls
High · Grades 06–12
20 reported students
Hernando County Jail
High · Grades 08–12
5 reported students
Public schools near Hernando High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooksville Elementary School Elementary · Hernando | PK–05 | 687 | 0.2 mi |
| Hernando Virtual Instruction Program Other · Hernando | 01–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Central High School High · Hernando | 09–12 | 1,444 | 6.9 mi |
| Hernando County Jail High · Hernando | 08–12 | 5 | 7 mi |
| Nature Coast Technical High High · Hernando | 09–12 | 1,293 | 7.2 mi |
| Pace Center for Girls High · Hernando | 06–12 | 20 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hernando High School
What grades does Hernando High School serve?
Hernando High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hernando.
How many students attend Hernando High School?
Hernando High School reported 1,299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,188 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hernando High School?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 1,299 students and 60 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hernando High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hernando High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hernando attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hernando High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hernando High School in?
Hernando High School is part of Hernando, based in Brooksville, FL, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hernando High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooksville Elementary School (0.2 mi), Hernando Virtual Instruction Program (0.4 mi), Central High School (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.