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Hernando High School

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Hernando High School ranks 576 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

576^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 32% of Florida high schools

Summary

Hernando High School in Brooksville, FL, serves 1,299 students in grades 6 through 12 and is part of the Hernando school district, which ranks in the bottom half of Florida districts.

The most pressing issue at Hernando High is a chronic absenteeism crisis: 55.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, which is 1.8 times higher than the district average and 1.7 times higher than the state average. This absenteeism is likely a major factor behind the school's persistently low math scores, with only 18% of students proficient in Algebra 1—far below the state average of 63%. In contrast, Nature Coast Technical High, just 7.2 miles away in the same district, has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 33.7% and significantly higher math proficiency (51% in Algebra 1). Hernando High's English Language Arts scores are closer to state averages (55% in 9th grade ELA vs. 60% statewide), suggesting the school's challenges are concentrated in math instruction and student attendance.

Despite these struggles, Hernando High has a positive trend in its graduation rate, which has climbed to 91.3%—above the state average. However, this success is overshadowed by the fact that the school has been in a "holding pattern" for a decade, with state rankings fluctuating between the 27th and 42nd percentile. Per-student spending ($9,858) is in line with district peers like Weeki Wachee High School ($10,032), indicating that funding is not the root cause. The school's inability to address its attendance crisis is likely the single biggest barrier to improving academic performance and breaking out of its low-performance tier.

1,299

Students ?

21.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,858

Per pupil spending ?

51.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

111 Ernie Chatman Run
Brooksville, FL 34601

(352) 797-7015

District: Hernando

Feeder schools for Hernando High School:

Elementary:	Brooksville Elementary School
	Eastside Elementary School
	Moton Elementary School
	Pine Grove Elementary School
Middle:	D. S. Parrott Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.5%

Hispanic:

18.6%

African American:

13.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 45th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (48% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 29% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg56%

Florida avg64%

576^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to bottom 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5High Schools in the Hernando

45^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	30.7	576 of 841	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.9	619 of 844	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.1	551 of 807	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.1	456 of 792	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.6	458 of 774	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.7	398 of 746	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.3	482 of 734	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.8	418 of 716	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.0	430 of 714	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.7	379 of 693	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.9	445 of 687	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.7	406 of 648	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.5	306 of 606	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.1	305 of 622	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.1	319 of 620	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	43.3	359 of 587	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.9	321 of 577	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	50.1	294 of 563	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.7	264 of 477	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.1	233 of 487	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	38.5	331 of 484	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 162%-12 vs state

US History61%-13 vs state

English Language Arts52%-8 vs state

Geometry28%-28 vs state

Algebra 118%-45 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)		Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (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 (2025)	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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hernando High School	Public	9-12	111 Ernie Chatman Run	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%)	30.7	576^th of 841 public high schools	31.5%		26.9	619^th of 844 public high schools	26.7%	43			55.0	49.0				18.0	28.0	62.0	61.0		$9,858	$320	$9,539
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%)	29.3	589^th of 841 public high schools	30.0%		31.2	576^th of 844 public high schools	31.8%	13			50.0	49.0				27.0	36.0	59.0	61.0		$10,673	$358	$10,315
Hernando County Jail	Public	8-12	16425 Spring Hill Dr	Brooksville	34603	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)
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%)	52	314^th of 841 public high schools	62.7%		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
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)
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%)	38.9	487^th of 841 public high schools	42.1%		32.2	562^nd of 844 public high schools	33.4%	75			51.0	53.0				35.0	50.0	70.0	68.0		$10,032	$303	$9,729
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%)	34.2	544^th of 841 public high schools	35.3%		39.9	466^th of 844 public high schools	44.8%	78			56.0	42.0				17.0	41.0	64.0	68.0		$9,204	$242	$8,963
Camp E-Nini Hassee	Public	6-12	7027 E Stagecoach Tr	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(888) 726-3883	17	2	8.5	17.6%	12 (70.6%)	1 (5.9%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South Sumter High School	Public	8-12	706 N Main St	Bushnell	33513	Sumter County	Sumter	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 793-3131	1,077	59	18.2	41.9%	670 (62.2%)	105 (9.7%)	235 (21.8%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (5.3%)	48.3	364^th of 841 public high schools	56.7%		43	421^st of 844 public high schools	50.1%	57			58.0	61.0				34.0	50.0	76.0	67.0		$13,273	$388	$12,885
Pasco High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	36850 State Road 52	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-5500	1,523	72	21.2	47.8%	599 (39.3%)	161 (10.6%)	673 (44.2%)	20 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (4.3%)	23.8	640^th of 841 public high schools	23.9%		27.2	614^th of 844 public high schools	27.3%	26			40.0	45.0				14.0	32.0	58.0	61.0		$9,489	$784	$8,704

Frequently Asked Questions about Hernando High School

What schools feed into Hernando High School?

Hernando High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brooksville Elementary School
Elementary : Eastside Elementary School
Elementary : Moton Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Grove Elementary School
Middle : D. S. Parrott Middle School

Is Hernando High School a good school?

Hernando High School ranks 576^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Hernando High School in?

Hernando

How many students attend Hernando High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,299 students attended Hernando High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hernando High School?

Students at Hernando High School are 61% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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