HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HARDEE school district, located in WAUCHULA, FL with about 1,202 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Wauchula, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Hardee County School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the critical transitional years between elementary and high school, focusing on providing a supportive environment where students can develop their academic skills, social responsibility, and personal character. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a sense of community pride within the Wauchula area.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL strives to offer a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and academic support services, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student development, the school serves as a vital component of the Hardee County educational system, working to ensure that all students are equipped with the foundational knowledge and resources necessary for future success.

For more information, contact HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (863) 773-3147 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2401 US HIGHWAY 17 N
WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4704
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HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WAUCHULA, FL with about 1,202 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HARDEE
Total Students:
1,202
Teachers:
70
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,202 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.6%
White
29.9%
Black or African American
6.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.