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Hernando High School vs. Weeki Wachee High School

Should you attend Hernando High School or Weeki Wachee High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hernando High School
700 Bell Ave
Brooksville, FL 34601
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Weeki Wachee High School
12150 Vespa Way
Brooksville, FL 34614
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,270 students in grades 6-12, Hernando High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,402 students in grades 9-12, Weeki Wachee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,270 students
1,402 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hernando High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weeki Wachee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hernando High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weeki Wachee High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hernando High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weeki Wachee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hernando High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hernando School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Weeki Wachee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hernando School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3021 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2915 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hernando High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Weeki Wachee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
27%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernando High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weeki Wachee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernando High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weeki Wachee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hernando High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Weeki Wachee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
88%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hernando High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Weeki Wachee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hernando High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weeki Wachee High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
316
337
Grade 10 Students
366
367
Grade 11 Students
297
403
Grade 12 Students
291
295

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hernando High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Weeki Wachee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hernando High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Weeki Wachee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hernando High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Weeki Wachee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hernando High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Weeki Wachee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hernando High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Weeki Wachee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hernando High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Weeki Wachee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hernando High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Weeki Wachee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hernando High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Weeki Wachee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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