Hardee County School District
- 1009 NORTH 6TH AVE
- WAUCHULA, FL 33873
- (863) 773-9058
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 57.3% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 7.0% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,193 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,108 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 357 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,108 | 14.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 60 |
| Kindergarten Students | 445 |
| 1st Grade Students | 463 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 405 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 454 |
| 4th Grade Students | 393 |
| 5th Grade Students | 389 |
| 6th Grade Students | 379 |
| 7th Grade Students | 396 |
| 8th Grade Students | 375 |
| 9th Grade Students | 417 |
| 10th Grade Students | 385 |
| 11th Grade Students | 215 |
| 12th Grade Students | 255 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 24 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 69 |
| Hispanic | 2,740 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 349 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,775 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,573 |
| Female | 2,384 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 357 | 14.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 26 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 135 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 128 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 63 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 80 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 11 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 6 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 250 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 56 |
| School Administrators | 17 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 18 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 134 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $50,980,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $15,335,000 | 30.1% |
| Property Tax | $12,769,000 | 25.0% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $40,000 | 0.08% |
| School Lunch | $481,000 | 0.9% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,042,000 | 2.0% |
| Non-Specified | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Other Sales and Services | $26,000 | 0.05% |
| Rents and Royalties | $9,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $248,000 | 0.5% |
| Private Contributions | $34,000 | 0.07% |
| Miscellaneous | $684,000 | 1.3% |
| Total State Revenues | $28,797,000 | 56.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,674,000 | 22.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $60,000 | 0.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $4,310,000 | 8.5% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,092,000 | 2.1% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $582,000 | 1.1% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $457,000 | 0.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $52,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $836,000 | 1.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,197,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Programs | $8,537,000 | 16.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,848,000 | 13.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,869,000 | 5.6% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,144,000 | 2.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $345,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $32,000 | 0.06% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $116,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,778,000 | 3.5% |
| Through State - Other | $517,000 | 1.0% |
| Direct - Other | $39,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $46,095,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $25,750,000 | 55.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $17,935,000 | 38.9% |
| Student Support | $2,761,000 | 5.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,192,000 | 6.3% |
| General Administration Support | $837,000 | 1.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,157,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $5,760,000 | 11.3% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,172,000 | 4.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,056,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,410,000 | 5.2% |
| Food Services | $2,410,000 | 4.7% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 57.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 216 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 11 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 94 | 7.0% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Hardee County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 5,108
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 357
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ADULT/COMMUNITY EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
901 West Main St
Wauchula, FL Public | Unknown | - | - |  Review This School |
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| BOWLING GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4530 South Church Ave
Bowling Green, FL Public | PK-5 | 456 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| BOWLING GREEN YOUTH ACADEMY | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
4705 Hwy 17 North
Bowling Green, FL Public | 6-11 | - | - | Review This School |
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| FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL | ||||
1009 North Sixth Ave
Wauchula, FL Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| HARDEE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
830 Altman Rd
Wauchula, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,264 | 18.6 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2401 Us Hwy 17 North
Wauchula, FL Public | 3-12 | 1,155 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2401 Us Hwy 17 North
Wauchula, FL Public | PK-5 | 355 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1120 North Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL Public | PK-5 | 568 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY | ||||
2630 Academy Dr
Zolfo Springs, FL Public | 6-12 | 18 | 4.5 | Review This School |
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| WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 South Florida Ave
Wauchula, FL Public | PK-5 | 689 | 13.0 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ZOLFO SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3215 Schoolhouse Rd
Zolfo Springs, FL Public | PK-5 | 526 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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