Highlands County School District
- 426 SCHOOL ST
- SEBRING, FL 33870
- (863) 471-5564
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 63.6% | 66.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.4% | 3.3% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,068 | $8,995 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.4 | 14.1 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | - |
| Number of Students | 12,249 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 916 | - |
District Test Scores
FCAT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 74.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 74.0% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 62.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 66.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 61.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 46.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 44.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 53.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 58.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 60.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 64.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 63.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2008 | 64.0% | 67.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2008 | 50.0% | 53.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2008 | 37.0% | 40.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 41.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 45.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 64.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 63.0% | 69.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 30.0% | 36.0% | |
| 2008 | 29.0% | 38.0% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 29.0% | 37.0% | |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 38.0% | |
Source: FL Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 12,249 | 13.4 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 106 |
| Kindergarten Students | 983 |
| 1st Grade Students | 988 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 950 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 956 |
| 4th Grade Students | 901 |
| 5th Grade Students | 944 |
| 6th Grade Students | 948 |
| 7th Grade Students | 909 |
| 8th Grade Students | 953 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,196 |
| 10th Grade Students | 833 |
| 11th Grade Students | 771 |
| 12th Grade Students | 659 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 70 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 203 |
| Hispanic | 3,431 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 2,118 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 5,899 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6,058 |
| Female | 5,663 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 916 | 13.4 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 55 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 278 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 361 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 213 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 140 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 26 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 18 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 16 |
| Library Support Staff | 13 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 632 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 116 |
| School Administrators | 47 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 50 |
| Student Support Services | 57 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 348 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $134,894,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $62,312,000 | 46.2% |
| Property Tax | $51,635,000 | 38.3% |
| School Lunch | $2,008,000 | 1.5% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $3,519,000 | 2.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $1,943,000 | 1.4% |
| Private Contributions | $15,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $3,175,000 | 2.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $58,109,000 | 43.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $20,495,000 | 15.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $288,000 | 0.2% |
| Special Education Programs | $6,984,000 | 5.2% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,339,000 | 1.0% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $1,087,000 | 0.8% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $918,000 | 0.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $125,000 | 0.09% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $4,104,000 | 3.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,844,000 | 2.1% |
| Other Programs | $19,925,000 | 14.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $14,473,000 | 10.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,320,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,860,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $62,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $208,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $293,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,448,000 | 3.3% |
| Through State - Other | $2,851,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Other | $431,000 | 0.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $112,455,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $61,263,000 | 54.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $44,329,000 | 39.4% |
| Student Support | $6,395,000 | 4.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,578,000 | 6.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,174,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $6,869,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,820,000 | 9.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,585,000 | 4.1% |
| Other Support Services | $2,908,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,863,000 | 6.1% |
| Food Services | $6,863,000 | 5.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 63.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 665 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 39 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 160 | 4.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Highlands County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 19
- Students: 12,249
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 916
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| AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
705 West Winthrop St
Avon Park, FL Public | PK-5 | 596 | 14.2 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
700 East Main St
Avon Park, FL Public | 9-12 | 1,048 | 16.6 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
401 South Lake Ave
Avon Park, FL Public | 6-8 | 694 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8200 Sparta Rd
Sebring, FL Public | KG-5 | 728 | 16.0 |  Review This School |
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| FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3550 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL Public | PK-5 | 488 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL SCHOOL PROGRAM | ||||
426 School St
Sebring, FL Public | KG-12 | 14 | - | Review This School |
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| HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL Public | 6-9 | 697 | 18.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
516 County Rd 29
Lake Placid, FL Public | PK-5 | 538 | 14.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
101 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL Public | PK-5 | 737 | 14.7 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL Public | 9-12 | 794 | 16.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
201 South Tangerine Ave
Lake Placid, FL Public | 6-8 | 611 | 16.5 | Review This School |
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| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
867 Memorial Dr
Avon Park, FL Public | KG-5 | 612 | 13.6 | Review This School |
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| PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
327 East Palmetto St
Avon Park, FL Public | PK-5 | 548 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL Public | 8-12 | 1,619 | 19.1 | Review This School |
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| SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
500 East Center Ave
Sebring, FL Public | 6-8 | 793 | 16.2 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4515 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Sebring, FL Public | PK-5 | 692 | 15.2 | Review This School |
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| THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE | ||||
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL Public | 6-12 | 17 | - | Review This School |
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| THE KINDERGARTEN LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
3560 Us Hwy 27s
Sebring, FL Public | KG | 334 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
817 Woodlawn Dr
Sebring, FL Public | PK-12 | 537 | 14.1 | Review This School |
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