Hardee High School is a public high school in Wauchula, Florida, United States.
Serving 1,335 students in grades 9-12, Hardee Senior 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Hardee Senior High School's student population of 1,335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
Hardee Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardee Senior High School is 0.49, 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
#2655 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Hardee Senior High School's ranking?
Hardee Senior High School is ranked #2655 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hardee Senior High School often compared to?
Hardee Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hardee Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hardee Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hardee Senior High School is 82%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hardee Senior High School?
1,335 students attend Hardee Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hardee Senior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardee Senior High School?
Hardee Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hardee Senior High School offer ?
Hardee Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardee Senior High School part of?
Hardee Senior High School is part of Hardee School District.
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