South Sumter High School

South Sumter High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 7-12
706 N Main St,  Bushnell, FL
Sumter School District
3.7
3.2
1,058 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Christina Mckinney
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
21.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
348:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
65%
Hispanic
20.6%
Black
9.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#134 Niche Standout HS in Florida
#151 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

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 Florida 284 Students
University of Central Florida 282 Students
University of South Florida 274 Students
Florida State University 203 Students
University of North Florida 168 Students
Lake-Sumter State College 157 Students
Florida Southern College 128 Students
University of Miami 126 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 122 Students
Florida International University 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 82 Students
Business 56 Students
Psychology 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Biology 33 Students
Education 27 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 26 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Elementary Education 21 Students
Computer Science 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 260 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/17/2024
I have enjoyed my time at South Sumter High School. The fun times and activities provided to us will leave long lasting memories for me and I'm sure for many other students. The school life is great and the people here are nice. The teachers here also are really nice and very encouraging to the students. I would rate my overall experience a 8/10.
3.0 Alum
10/24/2024
When I attended South Sumter High School, very few courses were offered besides the basic mandatory courses, traditional electives (IE: ROTC, band, gym, Spanish), and some select AP classes. I would have loved to see more rigorous courses available. When it came time to get my transcripts (2024), the front office staff was less than helpful, very unprofessional, and added a lot of extra frustration.
3.0 Junior
6/18/2024
In south Sumter high school, the school day doesn't end until 4:07 and then the bus rides home are 30 minutes. The school day takes up 2/3 of our days, this doesn't allow students to work at earlier times. However, the school has a great dual enrollment program and AP and AICE Cambridge classes. This helps students start working on college work at a young age. A negative about the high school, other than the schedule, is the poor quality in teachers. During the school year some kids will lose their teachers and cram them with another class. I would like to see a change in the quality of teaching and for the day to end at an earlier time.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/24/2020
SOUTH SUMTER GETS AN A MY WHOLE FAMILY WAS A SUCCESS AT SOUTH SUMTER HIGH..A GREAT SCHOOL
1.0 parent
7/30/2013
most of the five star reviews you see here are either teachers or students of teachers.....beware before you put your child in this school, go to complaint.tv.com to see one of the recent stories on bullying. you will save yourself and your child a lot of grief, and if you don't have 900.00 saved up...
2.0 parent
12/3/2012
I don't think you will be happy with this school, but give it a try. Not many schools these days are very good. Children may like the school, but just know that they will be no where near being prepared for college by going to this one.
4.0 student
8/7/2007

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South Sumter High School is a public school for students in grades 7-12 in Bushnell, FL, in the Bushnell neighborhood, and is served by the Sumter School District in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,058 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. South Sumter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $371,260. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program, Sumter Virtual Franchise, Contracted Residential Services, and more. Learn more about what Bushnell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Sumter High School.

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