HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND

HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND is a public school that is part of the DESOTO school district, located in ARCADIA, FL with about 2 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 2 teachers, HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND has a student/teacher ratio of about 1:1. 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.

The **HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND** program, operated under the DeSoto County School District in Arcadia, Florida, is a specialized educational service designed to support students who are unable to attend a traditional school campus due to documented medical or psychiatric conditions. Rather than functioning as a physical school building with daily classroom instruction, this program acts as an extension of the district, ensuring that students do not fall behind academically while managing significant health challenges.

The program focuses on providing instructional continuity through personalized learning plans tailored to the student’s specific needs and physical capabilities. By coordinating with students' medical providers, the district assigns certified teachers to deliver instruction—typically in the student’s home or a hospital setting—to maintain progress toward grade-level standards and graduation requirements. This service is essential for supporting the district's commitment to equitable education, ensuring that medical circumstances do not become a barrier to a student’s long-term academic success.

For more information, contact HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND at (863) 494-0261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.