WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL

WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HERNANDO school district, located in WEEKI WACHEE, FL with about 1,337 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 64 teachers, WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Weeki Wachee, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Hernando County School District. Opened in 2010, the school is situated in a growing community and is well-known for its mascot, the Hornet. The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while fostering a local school spirit centered on community engagement and student achievement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs. The school focuses on creating a supportive environment that encourages personal development and civic responsibility. By leveraging resources provided by the Hernando County School Board, the institution strives to maintain modern educational standards while supporting the diverse needs of its student population in the coastal region of Florida.

For more information, contact WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 797-7029 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12150 VESPA WAY
WEEKI WACHEE, FL 34614-3062
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WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEEKI WACHEE, FL with about 1,337 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HERNANDO
Total Students:
1,337
Teachers:
64
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 1,337 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEEKI WACHEE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.6%
Hispanic/Latino
17.1%
Black or African American
4.7%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.