Hardee Senior High School

Hardee Senior High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
830 Altman Rd,  Wauchula, FL
Hardee County Schools
3.5
1.6
1,335 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Michele Polk
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
21.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very 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
456:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
66.3%
White
25.4%
Black
5.3%

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 227 Students
University of Florida 197 Students
South Florida State College 196 Students
University of Central Florida 160 Students
Florida State University 150 Students
Florida Southern College 131 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 123 Students
Southeastern University 109 Students
University of North Florida 93 Students
Florida International University 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 78 Students
Business 57 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Biology 24 Students
Computer Science 20 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 19 Students
Criminology 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Accounting 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 142 Reviews
1.0
1/23/2026
To start off as soon as we reached they're school we were given the wrong location to the soccer field. There for we had to figure it all out our self. When we got on the field we were provided no water after playing a tiring game and giving it all, their was no AD and absolutely horrible treatment to my injured teammates as there was no one to treat them. It was the worst experience ive ever had at any school and very much disrespectful.
5.0 Senior
1/21/2026
Attending Harder Senior High School is such an amazing experience. From the beautiful campus to the amazing teachers that set you up for your future, the environment is so welcoming.
5.0 Junior
1/30/2022
My school offers a program that allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistant by the time that they graduate which is amazing. There are many career opportunities offered by my school such as; Early Chilldhood, Digital Information, Business, and culinary.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.6 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/4/2026
This school is terrible. The say they take students with IDP. They take the money from the state and they do nothing with the student's.They let them fail .I am so sorry I put my grandson in that school.The teachers are terrible too.I recommend staying away from this failing school .
1.0 parent
4/7/2024
These guidelines fail for me to tell the truth about certain individual who is so disrespectful and and makes the kids feel uncomfortable in her presence. She thinks she is better than everyone else and refuses to listen to students when they bring a real concern to her. She pushes them away and dis...
5.0 parent
11/17/2022
We just moved to this county and my child is gifted. The guidance counselor sat down with us and with the exception of one class next year he will be in all college classes. He is taking three college courses this year. We were really concerned moving him from a highly specialized academic program i...
1.0 parent
8/22/2013
In a nutshell my kids education tanked when we moved here. There needs to be a change at the helm. Considering it is the only High School in the county I feel the state needs to step in and take over. My son was never told his senior year he was missing credits. He passed all his classes but forgot...

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Hardee Senior High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Wauchula, FL, in the Wauchula neighborhood, and is served by the Hardee County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,335 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Hardee Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $264,945. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hardee Virtual Course Offerings, Hardee Virtual Franchise, Hardee Virtual School, and more. Learn more about what Wauchula has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardee Senior High School.

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