Weeki Wachee High School

Weeki Wachee High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12150 Vespa Way,  Weeki Wachee, FL
Hernando County School District
3.8
3.5
1,402 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Troy Labarbara
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
45.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
292:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
White
66.9%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
6.2%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<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 300 Students
University of Florida 233 Students
University of Central Florida 218 Students
Florida State University 202 Students
Pasco-Hernando State College 189 Students
University of North Florida 130 Students
University of Miami 112 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 82 Students
University of Tampa 81 Students
Florida International University 80 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 73 Students
Nursing 57 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 37 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 26 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 22 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Arts 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 217 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/25/2025
I loved it. Everyone took care of me. The teachers were perfect. I always found all the students there friendly.
4.0 Senior
12/13/2024
I think my school is one of the better public schools out there. They are increasingly providing new ways to get ahead with your education, like new college classes.
4.0 Senior
6/2/2024
Some teachers are really nice and teach really well, some teachers are nice too but don't really know how to make the subject easy. At the end of the day they helped me in even a bit
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
5.0 other
9/3/2025
The team at WWHS does a wonderful job of creating a welcoming environment for students, families and staff. The teachers there promote an enriching learning environment where students can succeed.
3.0 parent
3/13/2025
They only call when they have a problem, but they don’t listen the counselors and the principal
1.0 other
12/11/2024
The coaching staff is horrible for the soccer boys team. The way he treats these kids is disrespectful. Coming from a parent of a player in another school. Sad it has to come from us when this type of belittling happens. Good luck they deserve better
2.0 other
12/8/2023
It's been almost three years since I left so I can't tell you if this is completely accurate to the current school's staffing and curriculum, but in my opinion, there were honestly very few good teachers I had during my years there. I got called lazy to my face by a science teacher I had despite the...

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Weeki Wachee High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Weeki Wachee, FL and is served by the Hernando County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,402 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Weeki Wachee 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 3.49, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $382,650. Discover additional schools in the area, like Winding Waters K-8, and more. Learn more about what Weeki Wachee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Weeki Wachee High School.

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