CLEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL

HENDRY
1501 S FRANCISCO ST
CLEWISTON, FL 33440
958 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Clewiston High School, located at 1501 S Francisco St in Clewiston, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Hendry County School District. As a public high school, it plays a vital role in the small, agriculture-focused community of Clewiston, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while providing students with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school-sponsored programs that promote school spirit and student development.

The institution emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains close ties with the surrounding Hendry County area. By providing resources and guidance to its diverse student body, Clewiston High School aims to cultivate a supportive learning environment that encourages excellence and personal responsibility. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local development, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality educational experiences that help students succeed in an increasingly globalized society.
958
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    569 (59.4 %)
  • Black
    225 (23.5 %)
  • White
    142 (14.8 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.5 %)
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: HENDRY
Phone: (863)983-1520
Website: http://hendry-schools.org/education/school/school.php?sectionid=4&sc_id=11712941
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 958
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 525
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 9 249
Grade 10 237
Grade 11 238
Grade 12 234
Gender Ratio