Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Calvin A. Hunsinger 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calvin A. Hunsinger School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calvin A. Hunsinger School's student population of 68 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calvin A. Hunsinger School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calvin A. Hunsinger School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3640 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
32%
21%
White
49%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calvin A. Hunsinger School's ranking?
Calvin A. Hunsinger School is ranked #3640 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Calvin A. Hunsinger School often compared to?
Calvin A. Hunsinger Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Exceptional Center, Caminiti Exceptional Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calvin A. Hunsinger School?
The graduation rate of Calvin A. Hunsinger School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 86%.
How many students attend Calvin A. Hunsinger School?
68 students attend Calvin A. Hunsinger School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Calvin A. Hunsinger School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calvin A. Hunsinger School?
Calvin A. Hunsinger School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calvin A. Hunsinger School offer ?
Calvin A. Hunsinger School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Calvin A. Hunsinger School part of?
Calvin A. Hunsinger School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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