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Frank W. Springstead High School

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Frank W. Springstead High School ranks 466 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

466^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 45% of Florida high schools

Summary

Frank W. Springstead High School is a public magnet high school in Spring Hill, Florida, serving 1,893 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hernando District, which is ranked 48 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 88.0% to 90.1% in recent years, it is slightly lower than the district average of 89.7%. Additionally, Frank W. Springstead High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized tests, such as EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the district and state averages in Algebra 1 (22% vs. 50% and 60%), Geometry (41% vs. 42% and 55%), and 9th grade English Language Arts (36% vs. 42% and 56%). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 43.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the district average of 31.4%.

When comparing Frank W. Springstead High School to other nearby high schools in the Hernando District, such as Hernando High School, Weeki Wachee High School, Central High School, and Nature Coast Technical High, it becomes evident that Frank W. Springstead High School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. For instance, Nature Coast Technical High, a magnet school, consistently outperforms Frank W. Springstead High School in standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the district and state averages.

1,853

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,204

Per pupil spending ?

46.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609

(352) 797-7010

District: Hernando

Feeder schools for Frank W. Springstead High School:

Elementary:	Explorer K-8
	Suncoast Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Hispanic:

34.2%

African American:

7.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 64th percentile in 2014 → 45th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg52%

Florida avg62%

466^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5High Schools in the Hernando

48^th of 67Hernando 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
2025	39.9	466 of 844	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.3	386 of 807	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.7	423 of 792	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	371 of 774	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.0	285 of 746	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.2	226 of 734	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.1	282 of 716	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.7	251 of 714	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.3	224 of 693	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.0	247 of 687	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.6	252 of 648	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.6	239 of 606	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.5	145 of 622	76.7%	★★★★☆
2010	68.4	180 of 620	71.0%	★★★★☆
2009	65.9	191 of 587	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.1	197 of 577	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.1	256 of 563	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.5	170 of 477	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.4	189 of 487	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	69.7	142 of 484	70.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 173%~ state avg

US History71%~ state avg

English Language Arts48%-9 vs state

Geometry41%-14 vs state

Algebra 122%-38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	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 6th 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
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%)	39.9	466^th of 844 public high schools	44.8%		43.3	386^th of 807 public high schools	52.2%	80				36.0	56.0					22.0	41.0	73.0	71.0		$9,204	$242	$8,963
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)
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%)	46.9	373^rd of 844 public high schools	55.8%		48.1	325^th of 807 public high schools	59.7%	48				51.0	63.0					51.0	52.0	68.0	63.0		$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)
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%)	31.2	576^th of 844 public high schools	31.8%		33.8	496^th of 807 public high schools	38.5%	80				37.0	54.0					25.0	40.0	59.0	58.0		$10,673	$358	$10,315
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%)	32.2	562^nd of 844 public high schools	33.4%		37.6	444^th of 807 public high schools	45.0%	118				39.0	46.0					27.0	35.0	66.0	65.0		$10,032	$303	$9,729
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%)	35.7	516^th of 844 public high schools	38.9%		33.9	492^nd of 807 public high schools	39.0%	24				44.0	50.0					34.0	39.0	65.0	67.0		$9,827	$1,160	$8,667
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%)	26.9	619^th of 844 public high schools	26.7%		29.1	551^st of 807 public high schools	31.7%	68				46.0	47.0					25.0	28.0	56.0	52.0		$9,858	$320	$9,539
West Pasco Education Academy	Public	6-12	7229 Hudson Ave	Hudson	34667	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0002	104	23	4.5	77.9%	46 (44.2%)	29 (27.9%)	19 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.7%)	5.5	739^th of 844 public high schools	12.4%		2	795^th of 807 public high schools	1.5%	56	6.0	15.0	4.0	0.0	17.0	6.0	10.0	3.0	4.0	8.0	0.0	18.0	58.0	14.0	$67,409	$2,280	$65,129
Fivay High School	Public	8-12	12115 Chicago Ave	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 246-4000	1,554	82	18.9	59.8%	730 (47.0%)	191 (12.3%)	504 (32.4%)	12 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	110 (7.1%)	21.7	655^th of 844 public high schools	22.4%		23.5	607^th of 807 public high schools	24.8%	48				38.0	40.0					20.0	25.0	49.0	58.0		$9,748	$1,018	$8,729

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank W. Springstead High School

What district is Frank W. Springstead High School in?

Hernando

How many students attend Frank W. Springstead High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,853 students attended Frank W. Springstead High School.

Is Frank W. Springstead High School a good school?

Frank W. Springstead High School ranks 466^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Frank W. Springstead High School?

Frank W. Springstead High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Explorer K-8
Elementary : Suncoast Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Frank W. Springstead High School?

Students at Frank W. Springstead High School are 49% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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