Frank W. Springstead High School is a public Hernando County high school in Spring Hill, Florida. The school opened on December 1, 1975, and had its first graduation class in 1979.
Serving 1,893 students in grades 9-12, Frank W. Springstead High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank W. Springstead High School's student population of 1,893 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1975
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frank W. Springstead High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frank W. Springstead High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2454 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frank W. Springstead High School's ranking?
Frank W. Springstead High School is ranked #2454 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Frank W. Springstead High School often compared to?
Frank W. Springstead High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nature Coast Technical High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frank W. Springstead High School?
The graduation rate of Frank W. Springstead High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Frank W. Springstead High School?
1,893 students attend Frank W. Springstead High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Frank W. Springstead High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frank W. Springstead High School?
Frank W. Springstead High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Frank W. Springstead High School offer ?
Frank W. Springstead High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank W. Springstead High School part of?
Frank W. Springstead High School is part of Hernando School District.
School Reviews
5 5/21/2012
This school was amazing! I attended this school for 4 years and the help and love I got from the staff was nothing but wonderful. I was In sports and I could not have asked for a better support system.
5 9/1/2010
My Daughter graduated in 2010 and it was a great experience for her. The Music program is a great program if you feel your child is not fitting in. Try putting them in Music it does wonders for their self esteem and gives them a place to belong.
2 8/9/2010
We've had a difficult year with administration. Teachers belittling the students and student bullying that has my child afraid to even step on campus.
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