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#2743 of 3,778 schools in FL
Sebring High School
High School · Highlands · Sebring, FL
A Highlands high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3514 KENILWORTH BLVD, Sebring, FL 33870
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sebring High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sebring 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,606
Median home value
$154,300
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
70.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33870; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| The Academy at Youth Care LaneEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Divine Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Highlands County Hospital/homebound ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
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.
Highlands
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #16 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sebring High School is listed in HIGHLANDS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sebring High School
Sebring High School is a public high school in Sebring, FL, part of Highlands, serving approximately 1,901 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,743 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sebring High School
What grades does Sebring High School serve?
Sebring High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sebring High School?
Sebring High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebring High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebring High School is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sebring High School rank in FL?
Sebring High School ranks #2,743 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sebring High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sebring High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Sebring High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sebring High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sebring High School a charter school?
No, Sebring High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sebring High School a Title I school?
No, Sebring High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sebring High School?
68.3% of students at Sebring 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
- 1,901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Highlands County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (863) 471-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33870)
- 25,067
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 52
Official sources & links
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 33870; 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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