Summary:
Zip code 34609 in Spring Hill, FL, is served by two vastly different high schools within the Hernando school district: the large, traditional Frank W. Springstead High School and the small, specialized Pace Center For Girls.
Frank W. Springstead High School is the primary comprehensive high school in the area, enrolling 1,853 students in grades 9-12. It presents a notable paradox: while its graduation rate of 94.8% exceeds both the district and state averages, its chronic absenteeism rate of 43.5% is significantly worse than the state average of 31.4%. Academic performance varies widely by subject, with a critically low Algebra 1 EOC proficiency rate of just 17% contrasting sharply with a 68% proficiency rate in US History and 64% in Biology. The school spends $9,204 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1.
In stark contrast, Pace Center For Girls is a very small alternative program with only 20 students in grades 6-12, designed to serve a highly at-risk population. It has an extremely low student-teacher ratio of 4.6:1, indicating intensive individualized support, and a higher rate of economic disadvantage (60% free/reduced lunch) compared to Springstead (46.52%). Its chronic absenteeism rate is a very high 65.9%, reflecting the challenges its students face. Together, these two schools highlight the diverse educational needs within the same community, from high-volume general education to targeted intervention.
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