Highlands County Superintendent's Office serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
39 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highlands County Superintendent's Office?
39 students attend Highlands County Superintendent's Office.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Highlands County Superintendent's Office students are Black, 33% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands County Superintendent's Office?
Highlands County Superintendent's Office has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highlands County Superintendent's Office offer ?
Highlands County Superintendent's Office offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Highlands County Superintendent's Office part of?
Highlands County Superintendent's Office is part of Highlands School District.
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