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Nature Coast Technical High

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Nature Coast Technical High ranks 314 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

314^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 63% of Florida high schools

Summary

Nature Coast Technical High in Brooksville, FL, is a standard public high school serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12 within the Hernando County School District, a district that ranks in the bottom half of Florida.

Nature Coast Technical High stands out as the highest-performing traditional high school in the Hernando district, significantly outperforming its main rivals like Weeki Wachee High School, Hernando High School, Central High School, and Frank W. Springstead High School. It is the only school in the district to consistently hold a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, with a current state ranking of 314 out of 838 schools (63rd percentile). In core subjects like Algebra 1 and Geometry, Nature Coast's proficiency rates are nearly double or triple those of its district peers. For example, in Algebra 1, Nature Coast (51%) far exceeds Weeki Wachee (35%) and Springstead (17%). The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the district at 33.7%, a stark contrast to Hernando High's 55.8%.

Despite its "technical" name, Nature Coast is a comprehensive zoned high school, not a selective magnet school. Its strong academic performance is notable, though its graduation rate (95.3%) is slightly below Weeki Wachee (95.6%). When compared to schools in the higher-performing Pasco County district, Nature Coast outperforms Hudson High School but is on par with the Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise. With a spending of $10,638 per student, Nature Coast appears to use its resources efficiently to produce superior outcomes compared to its district counterparts.

1,293

Students ?

20.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,638

Per pupil spending ?

33.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4057 California St
Brooksville, FL 34604

(352) 797-7088

District: Hernando

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

Hispanic:

30.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hernando

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 12 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg56%

Florida avg64%

314^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5High Schools in the Hernando

46^th of 70Hernando among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	51.8	314 of 838	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.9	373 of 844	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.1	325 of 807	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.1	298 of 792	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.0	326 of 774	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.0	275 of 746	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	205 of 734	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	50.7	274 of 716	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.3	247 of 714	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.7	266 of 693	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.9	171 of 687	75.1%	★★★★☆
2013	66.6	147 of 648	77.3%	★★★★☆
2012	65.0	127 of 606	79.0%	★★★★☆
2011	66.4	205 of 622	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.9	219 of 620	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.7	195 of 587	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.7	184 of 577	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.9	245 of 563	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.9	244 of 477	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	64.2	178 of 487	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	35.8	343 of 484	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 174%~ state avg

US History68%-6 vs state

English Language Arts67%+6 vs state

Geometry55%~ state avg

Algebra 151%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nature Coast Technical High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4057 California St	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7088	1,293	63	20.5	33.8%	727 (56.2%)	68 (5.3%)	388 (30.0%)	30 (2.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (5.9%)	51.8	314^th of 838 public high schools	62.5%		46.9	373^rd of 844 public high schools	55.8%	59	70.0	62.0	51.0	55.0	74.0	68.0	$10,638	$512	$10,126
Hernando County Jail	Public	8-12	16425 Spring Hill Dr	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-3408	5	0			3 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 667-1918	20	4	4.6	60.0%	12 (60.0%)	3 (15.0%)	4 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)
Frank W. Springstead High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3300 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 797-7010	1,853	85	21.8	46.5%	904 (48.8%)	131 (7.1%)	633 (34.2%)	53 (2.9%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (6.9%)	33.9	546^th of 838 public high schools	34.8%		39.9	466^th of 844 public high schools	44.8%	80	56.0	42.0	17.0	41.0	64.0	68.0	$9,204	$242	$8,963
Central High School	Public	9-12	14075 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7020	1,444	77	18.7	46.7%	700 (48.5%)	145 (10.0%)	495 (34.3%)	28 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	73 (5.1%)	29	593^rd of 838 public high schools	29.2%		31.2	576^th of 844 public high schools	31.8%	17	50.0	49.0	27.0	36.0	59.0	61.0	$10,673	$358	$10,315
Hernando High School	Public	6-12	700 Bell Ave	Brooksville	34601	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7015	1,299	60	21.6	51.7%	786 (60.5%)	181 (13.9%)	242 (18.6%)	14 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	70 (5.4%)	30.4	579^th of 838 public high schools	30.9%		26.9	619^th of 844 public high schools	26.7%	40	55.0	49.0	18.0	28.0	62.0	61.0	$9,858	$320	$9,539
Weeki Wachee High School	Public	9-12	12150 Vespa Way	Weeki Wachee	34614	Hernando County	Hernando	No	No	No	No	(352) 797-7029	1,437	65	22.1	47.6%	886 (61.7%)	90 (6.3%)	362 (25.2%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (6.0%)	38.6	489^th of 838 public high schools	41.6%		32.2	562^nd of 844 public high schools	33.4%	73	51.0	53.0	35.0	50.0	70.0	68.0	$10,032	$303	$9,729
Pasco County Correction Department	Public	6-12	20101 Central Blvd	Land O Lakes	34637	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 524-9000	11	0			3 (27.3%)	5 (45.5%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)								(n/a)
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	28534 State Road 52	San Antonio	33576	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 588-5900	29	3	9.6	10.3%	14 (48.3%)	7 (24.1%)	7 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Hudson High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	14410 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-4200	1,497	71	21.2	48.3%	1,016 (67.9%)	76 (5.1%)	299 (20.0%)	20 (1.3%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (4.9%)	31.8	567^th of 838 public high schools	32.3%		35.7	516^th of 844 public high schools	38.9%	51	45.0	47.0	28.0	40.0	64.0	70.0	$9,827	$1,160	$8,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Nature Coast Technical High

How many students attend Nature Coast Technical High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,293 students attended Nature Coast Technical High.

What is the racial makeup of Nature Coast Technical High?

Students at Nature Coast Technical High are 56% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Nature Coast Technical High a good school?

Nature Coast Technical High ranks 314^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Nature Coast Technical High in?

Hernando

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