South Sumter High School

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South Sumter High School

Public High School | Grade 7-12
706 N Main St,  Bushnell, FL
Sumter School District
3.7
3.2
1,077 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
36%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
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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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
348:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
60.9%
Black
9.4%

School Rankings

#134 Niche Standout HS 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 299 Students
University of South Florida 293 Students
University of Central Florida 291 Students
Florida State University 206 Students
University of North Florida 180 Students
Lake-Sumter State College 157 Students
Florida Southern College 134 Students
University of Miami 129 Students
Florida International University 119 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 118 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 81 Students
Business 65 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 35 Students
Biology 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 27 Students
Education 27 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Criminology 21 Students
Engineering 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 245 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
5/13/2024
I like this school very much because of the many opportunities for success in not only high school, but college it presents. Some of the teachers are odd, to say the least, and there is always something wrong with the few bathrooms we have.
3.0 Senior
1/28/2024
The school is actually a pretty good school within itself, it's the people that attend and work there that make it difficult to withstand.
4.0 Senior
11/30/2022
I have attended this school since my freshman year and one of my greatest joys of this school is the teacher to student relationships. The teachers here are not afraid to be themselves and make connections outside of strictly school work resulting in our student body feeling heard and cared about. I also am a proud member of the AVID class that my school provides which has really helped me better understand how to navigate myself through college and learn all of the expenses of college from major expenses of dorms to minor expenses of textbooks. AVID has helped me maintain my grades and continue on the pathway to a strong education to pursue college one step ahead. I would only change the amount of student restrooms at this school so that more are available at once.
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 1,077 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. South Sumter High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 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 $372,491. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sumter P.R.E.P. Academy, Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program, Sumter Virtual Franchise, 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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