SOUTH SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL

SUMTER
706 N MAIN ST
BUSHNELL, FL 33513
1,045 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,045
Total Students
55.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    679 (65.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    215 (20.6 %)
  • Black
    95 (9.1 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (4.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: SUMTER
Phone: (352)793-3131
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 1,045
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 319
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 132

* 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 7 1
Grade 9 299
Grade 10 300
Grade 11 220
Grade 12 225
Gender Ratio