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#1721 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 46% in state

Frank W. Springstead High School

High School · Hernando · Spring Hill, FL

A Hernando high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3300 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34609

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation29.6%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$10,856
Chronic Absenteeism43.7%

Students at Frank W. Springstead High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
60%
2013
ELA
60%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2024
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Frank W. Springstead High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,263/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,284

Median home value

$275,900

Median rent

$1,593/mo

College educated

22.2%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
29.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·206 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
11 boys'·15 girls'·26 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spring Hill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.3 mi350Compare →
Golden Branch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–120.9 mi47Compare →
Wider Horizons SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–121.1 mi132Compare →
Endeavor AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.44–12Not available185Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hernando

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#9 of 27
District spending per student
$10,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frank W. Springstead High School is listed in HERNANDO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank W. Springstead High School

Frank W. Springstead High School is a public high school in Spring Hill, FL, part of Hernando, serving approximately 1,893 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,721 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank W. Springstead High School

What grades does Frank W. Springstead High School serve?

Frank W. Springstead High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frank W. Springstead High School?

Frank W. Springstead High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,893 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Springstead High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Springstead High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank W. Springstead High School rank in FL?

Frank W. Springstead High School ranks #1,721 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Frank W. Springstead High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank W. Springstead High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frank W. Springstead High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank W. Springstead High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frank W. Springstead High School a charter school?

No, Frank W. Springstead High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank W. Springstead High School a Title I school?

No, Frank W. Springstead High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank W. Springstead High School?

52.4% of students at Frank W. Springstead High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,893
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hernando County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 34609)
46,066
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34609; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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