SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL

SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the SUMTER school district, located in BUSHNELL, FL with about 1,022 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 56 teachers, SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL, located in Bushnell, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Sumter County School District. As a rural community high school, it plays a vital role in the academic and social development of students in the area, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare graduates for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its strong sense of community spirit and its active participation in regional athletics and extracurricular activities, which help foster a well-rounded student experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes character development and school pride, often serving as a focal point for local events and community engagement. By leveraging its resources through the Sumter County School District, the school strives to provide students with modern instructional tools and career-readiness programs. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through their official website, reflecting the school's commitment to maintaining transparent communication with the public.

For more information, contact SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 793-3131 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

706 N MAIN ST
BUSHNELL, FL 33513-5114
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SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUSHNELL, FL with about 1,022 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SUMTER
Total Students:
1,022
Teachers:
56
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
5th Grade
7th 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 1,022 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.4%
Hispanic/Latino
17.3%
Black or African American
8.1%
Two or more races
3.0%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.