Central High School

High school, grades 9-12, Hernando County Public Schools, Hernando County, Florida.

Students

1,444 (2024-25)

Students by group

48.5% White, 34.3% Hispanic, 10.0% Black, 5.1% two or more races, 1.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander or American Indian students (2024-25)

Economically disadvantaged

74.5% of students (2025-26)

Florida school grade (A-F)

C (2025-26)

FAST and B.E.S.T.: Level 3 or above

45% (2025-26)

Chronically absent

44.1% of students (2025-26)

Part of Hernando County Public Schools.

Sources

• NCES Common Core of Data and EDGE school locations, National Center for Education Statistics
• Lunch status by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• English language learners by school, 2025-26, Florida Department of Education
• Florida school grades, Florida Department of Education
• FAST and B.E.S.T. assessment results by school, Spring 2026, Florida Department of Education
• Students absent 21 or more days and absent 10% or more, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education
• Student discipline data by school, 2024-25, Florida Department of Education