Central High School

Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14075 Ken Austin Pky,  Brooksville, FL
Hernando County School District
3.5
2.4
1,452 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Kelly Slusser
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
220:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
White
52.2%
Hispanic
29%
Black
10.1%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 273 Students
University of Florida 199 Students
University of Central Florida 157 Students
Florida State University 157 Students
Pasco-Hernando State College 139 Students
University of North Florida 123 Students
University of Miami 87 Students
University of Tampa 83 Students
Jacksonville University 75 Students
Florida Southern College 65 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Business 45 Students
Biology 32 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Criminology 20 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students
Pre-Law Studies 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 137 Reviews
1.0 Senior
5/28/2025
this is the worst school ever. never send ur child here unless u want them to hate school. the staff is horrible rude and so disrespectful and are IDIOTS. they cant do their job for the life of them. Guidance where??? go to the guidance and they tell u to leave, the only thing this school cares about is what ur daughter is wearing. i promise going here for 4 years were the worst 4 years or my life
1.0 Junior
2/23/2025
The worst experience i've ever had. i hate this school with my whole heart. The students and staff have the most disgusting attitude. on top of that the administration doesn't care about our future. they will do everything in their power to get u a discipline. caring too much about phones and headphones rather than the teachers not educating properly, the sexual harassment that happens, bullying, vaping etc. i can go on and on about the cons of this school but that would become an essay. you're lucky if you get a teacher that actually teaches. half these kids here don't know how to spell or read. i'm glad to be leaving in may and i will never look back.
4.0 Senior
3/5/2024
The school is a mess mostly. But it could be worse. Almost every week we have non-drill procedures, like a hold in place because a threat might be near. People at this school are always doing dumb things. Their AICE program would be good if it wasnt so hard too.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.4 9 Reviews
5.0 other
9/30/2025
This school is so much more than the NJROTC program which is also great. They offer a variety of CTE and other educational programs. The staff and faculty care about the students and create an atmosphere of respect.
1.0 other
12/13/2024
Coaching staff talks to parents with such disrespect
2.0 parent
1/6/2019
The deputy that works here is awful. He's constantly having kids Baker Acted and they're sent to mental health facilities for no reason at all and he gets CPS involved as well. He thinks he has the right to tell you how to parent your child. Kids are not allowed to be kids anymore. If they're even a...
1.0 student
8/23/2018
The absolute worst high school imaginable. Being a student there actually feels like being in "Mean Girls" or some other comedy movie that portrays typical high school students with all of their worst traits accentuated. Students there suck and so does the staff. Neither of them seem to care.

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Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Brooksville, FL and is served by the Hernando County School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Endeavor Academy, Reach Academy, Christian Life Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brooksville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central High School.

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