FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL

www.hernandoschools.org/hhs

1,896 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Frank W. Springstead High School, located in Brooksville, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hernando County School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning environment that balances academic rigor with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a range of programs that cater to diverse student interests, including honors courses, career and technical education, and dual enrollment options that allow students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Springstead High School places a strong emphasis on student life and community involvement. The campus is home to a competitive athletic program—notably known as the "Eagles"—alongside numerous student-led clubs, performing arts organizations, and service-oriented groups. By promoting a culture of school spirit and civic responsibility, Springstead aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

1,896

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FRANK W. SPRINGSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,087
Hispanic	527
Black	113
Asian	58
Two or More	107
American Indian	4

White
1,087 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
527 (27.8 %)
Black
113 (6.0 %)
Two or More
107 (5.6 %)
Asian
58 (3.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

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:	HERNANDO
Phone:	(352)797-7010
Website:	http://www.hernandoschools.org/hhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	775
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	87

* 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 9 469

Grade 10 497

Grade 11 479

Grade 12 451