HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

hchs.hdsb.org/

453 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Holmes County High School, located in Bonifay, Florida, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Holmes County School District. As the home of the "Blue Devils," the school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and school spirit within a rural community setting. The institution offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning directly into the workforce, enrolling in technical programs, or pursuing higher education at a college or university.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Holmes County High School provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and vocational training initiatives. These activities are intended to develop well-rounded students by promoting leadership, teamwork, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core academic standards and supporting student involvement, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning environment that encourages personal growth and long-term success for its student body.

453

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOLMES COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	15
Black	19
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
392 (86.5 %)
Two or More
21 (4.6 %)
Black
19 (4.2 %)
Hispanic
15 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOLMES
Phone:	(850)547-9000
Website:	http://hchs.hdsb.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 101

Grade 12 92