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Miseducation » Florida

Highlands County School District

426 SCHOOL ST, SEBRING, FL 33870

12.4K Students | 767 Teachers | 20 Schools

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District Composition
The Racial Divide

ProPublica has found that in school districts across the country, Black and Hispanic students are, on average, less likely to be selected for gifted programs and take AP courses than their white peers. They are also more likely, on average, to be suspended and expelled. Another measure of disparities is how segregated schools are in a district. Explore if disparities exist at this school across all racial groups. The first scores shown below are for racial groups with the highest disparities.

Opportunity

1.6x 

White students are 1.6 times as likely to be enrolled in at least one AP class as Black students.

White students are 1.4 times as likely to be enrolled in at least one AP class as Hispanic students.

A comparison between Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian students and White students enrolled at least one AP class is not available.

A comparison between students of Two or More Races and White students enrolled at least one AP class is not available.

Native American or Alaska Native students are 2.7 times as likely to be enrolled in at least one AP class as White students.

Discipline

2.9x 

students of Two or More Races are 2.9 times as likely to be suspended as White students.

Black students are 2.8 times as likely to be suspended as White students.

A comparison between Hispanic students and White student suspensions is not available.

A comparison between Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian students and White student suspensions is not available.

A comparison between Native American or Alaska Native students and White student suspensions is not available.

Segregation Index

Medium

Segregation between Black students students and White students is Medium, indicating that the distribution of these two racial groups among schools in this district is relatively uneven

Segregation between White students and Hispanic students is Medium, indicating that the distribution of these two racial groups among schools in this district isrelatively uneven

Achievement Gap

2 grades

Black students are, on average, academically 2 grades behind White students.

Hispanic students are, on average, academically 1 grades behind White students.

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Opportunity

School districts offer a variety of curricula and enrichment programs. Explore what advanced courses and specialized staff members are available for students in this district.


AP Course Composition

Gifted & Talented Composition

This District

State

Students

56% Nonwhite Students

76% Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch

68% High School Graduation Rate

14% High School Students Taking at Least One AP Course

495 students

4% Students in a Gifted & Talented Program

480 students

20% Students Taking the SAT or ACT

695 students

2% Students Enrolled in Physics

57 students

1% Students Enrolled in Advanced Math

36 students

27% Students Enrolled in in Geometry

941 students

31% Students Enrolled in Biology

1,064 students

17% Students Enrolled in Chemistry

585 students

2% Students Enrolled in Calculus

78 students

1% Students Enrolled in 8th-Grade Algebra

163 students

Teachers & Resources

16.2 Students for Every Teacher

20% Inexperienced Teachers

19% Chronically Absent Teachers

(Missed more than 10 days in a 180-day school year)

7.7 Average Number of AP Courses per School

1.9 Social Workers, Psychologists & Counselors per 1000 students

1 School With Credit Recovery Programs

3 Schools With Dual Enrollment Programs

16 Schools With Gifted & Talented Programs

1 School With International Baccalaureates

This District

State

Discipline

School districts differ in how they discipline students. Explore how often this district punishes its students with suspensions, expulsions and corporal punishment.


Out-of-School Suspension Composition

Expulsion Composition

This District

State

Students

843 Total Out-of-School Suspended Students

7% of all students in this district

2,185 Total In-School Suspended Students

18% of all students in this district

12 Total Expelled Students

< 1% of all students in this district

35 Total Number of Students Who Received Corporal Punishment

< 1% of all students in this district

Outcomes & Resources

168 Average Days Missed to Out-of-School Suspension, per School

2.2Average Number of Days of an Out-of-School Suspension

12 Total Arrests

123 Total Referrals to Law Enforcement

6 Average Referrals to Law Enforcement, per School

0 Average Transfers to Alternative Schools, per School

0 Security Guards or Law Enforcement Officers per 1000 students

This District

State

Civil Rights Coordinators

Districts are required to designate specific employees to ensure schools are in compliance with federal civil rights laws. Here are the designated civil rights coordinators for this district.

Civil Rights: All Forms of Discrimination
  • Vivianne Waldron
  • (863) 471-5734
  • Email
All Schools

Explore the disparities in discipline and academic opportunities across all schools in this district.

BlackBlack

HispanicHispanic

AsianAsian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian

Native Am.Native American or Alaska Native

Two+ RacesTwo or More Races

School Name City Nonwhite Students Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch High School Graduation Rate Opportunity (White students are this number of times as likely to be in an AP class, compared with Black students) Discipline (Black students are this number of times as likely to be suspended, compared with White students)
AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 87%

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AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 75% 65% 1.8x 2.3x
AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AVON PARK 67% 88%

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CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 30% 59%

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FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 70% 91%

Not Available

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HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM SEBRING 46% 38%

Not Available

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HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 55% 73%

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3.5x
LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 60% 84%

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LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 61% 81%

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4.2x
LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 52% 69% Between 70% and 74%

Not available

3.1x
LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 53% 77%

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2.1x
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 85%

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2.5x
NON-ENROLLED PK EXCEPTIONAL ED PROGRAM SEBRING 77% 13%

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PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 84%

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2.4x
SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL SEBRING 46% 64% 69% 1.6x 2.2x
SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 42% 69%

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4.8x
SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 64% 76%

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4.4x
THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE SEBRING 67% 70%

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THE KINDERGARTEN LEARNING CENTER SEBRING 50% 78%

Not Available

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4.9x
WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 54% 79%

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4.8x
School Name City Nonwhite Students Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch High School Graduation Rate Opportunity (White students are this number of times as likely to be in an AP class, compared with Hispanic students) Discipline (Hispanic students are this number of times as likely to be suspended, compared with White students)
AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 87%

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AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 75% 65% 1.6x

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AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AVON PARK 67% 88%

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CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 30% 59%

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FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 70% 91%

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Not available

Not available

HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM SEBRING 46% 38%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 55% 73%

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LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 60% 84%

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LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 61% 81%

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LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 52% 69% Between 70% and 74%

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LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 53% 77%

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MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 85%

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NON-ENROLLED PK EXCEPTIONAL ED PROGRAM SEBRING 77% 13%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 84%

Not Available

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SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL SEBRING 46% 64% 69%

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SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 42% 69%

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SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 64% 76%

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THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE SEBRING 67% 70%

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THE KINDERGARTEN LEARNING CENTER SEBRING 50% 78%

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WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 54% 79%

Not Available

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Not available

School Name City Nonwhite Students Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch High School Graduation Rate Opportunity (White students are this number of times as likely to be in an AP class, compared with Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian students) Discipline (Asian, Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian students are this number of times as likely to be suspended, compared with White students)
AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 87%

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AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 75% 65%

Less likely

Not available

AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AVON PARK 67% 88%

Not Available

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CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 30% 59%

Not Available

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Not available

FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 70% 91%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM SEBRING 46% 38%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 55% 73%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 60% 84%

Not Available

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Not available

LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 61% 81%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 52% 69% Between 70% and 74%

Less likely

Not available

LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 53% 77%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 85%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

NON-ENROLLED PK EXCEPTIONAL ED PROGRAM SEBRING 77% 13%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 84%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL SEBRING 46% 64% 69%

Not available

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SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 42% 69%

Not Available

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SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 64% 76%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE SEBRING 67% 70%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

THE KINDERGARTEN LEARNING CENTER SEBRING 50% 78%

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WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 54% 79%

Not Available

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School Name City Nonwhite Students Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch High School Graduation Rate Opportunity (White students are this number of times as likely to be in an AP class, compared with Native American or Alaska Native students) Discipline (Native American or Alaska Native students are this number of times as likely to be suspended, compared with White students)
AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 87%

Not Available

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Not available

AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 75% 65%

Not available

Not available

AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AVON PARK 67% 88%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 30% 59%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 70% 91%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM SEBRING 46% 38%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 55% 73%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 60% 84%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 61% 81%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 52% 69% Between 70% and 74%

Less likely

Not available

LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 53% 77%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 85%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

NON-ENROLLED PK EXCEPTIONAL ED PROGRAM SEBRING 77% 13%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 84%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL SEBRING 46% 64% 69%

Not available

Not available

SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 42% 69%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 64% 76%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE SEBRING 67% 70%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

THE KINDERGARTEN LEARNING CENTER SEBRING 50% 78%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 54% 79%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

School Name City Nonwhite Students Students Who Get Free/Reduced-Price Lunch High School Graduation Rate Opportunity (White students are this number of times as likely to be in an AP class, compared with Two or More Races students) Discipline (Two or More Races students are this number of times as likely to be suspended, compared with White students)
AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 87%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

AVON PARK HIGH SCHOOL AVON PARK 64% 75% 65%

Not available

4.9x
AVON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL AVON PARK 67% 88%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

CRACKER TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 30% 59%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

FRED WILD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 70% 91%

Not Available

Not available

3.7x
HIGHLANDS VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM SEBRING 46% 38%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

HILL-GUSTAT MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 55% 73%

Not Available

Not available

5.1x
LAKE COUNTRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 60% 84%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE PLACID ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 61% 81%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 52% 69% Between 70% and 74%

Not available

4.3x
LAKE PLACID MIDDLE SCHOOL LAKE PLACID 53% 77%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 85%

Not Available

Not available

3.2x
NON-ENROLLED PK EXCEPTIONAL ED PROGRAM SEBRING 77% 13%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AVON PARK 68% 84%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

SEBRING HIGH SCHOOL SEBRING 46% 64% 69%

Not available

Not available

SEBRING MIDDLE SCHOOL SEBRING 42% 69%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

SUN 'N LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 64% 76%

Not Available

Not available

3x
THE ACADEMY AT YOUTH CARE LANE SEBRING 67% 70%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

THE KINDERGARTEN LEARNING CENTER SEBRING 50% 78%

Not Available

Not available

Not available

WOODLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEBRING 54% 79%

Not Available

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6x
Sources & Notes

Sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, Stanford University's Center for Education Policy Analysis, EDFacts, U.S. Department of Education’s Common Core of Data. Maps courtesy of Mapbox Community. Read our methodology

Notes: The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights occasionally updates the underlying dataset. ProPublica may update the interactive’s data in response.

Disparity scores are not available if there are too few students in a specific racial group to make a statistically significant calculation. They are also not available if data about a particular racial group was not reported. Some schools or districts reported an overcount of students in a disparity category (such as suspensions or AP courses) when compared with the total enrollment of that particular student group. In such cases, we also omit the disparity score.

Due to rounding, demographic breakdowns in composition charts may add up to more than 100 percent.

The racial categories we show data for are: Black, Hispanic, White, Asian/Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, Two or More Races, and Native American or Alaska Native. In some cases, we abbreviate the last three of these racial groups to Asian, Two+ Races, and Native Am.

Due to a technical issue with the Office for Civil Rights’ collection of data on sworn law enforcement officers in schools, the data for security staff may be an undercount.

As with any self-reported data, there may be errors in the federal Civil Rights Data Collection. Though districts are required to ensure the accuracy of their data, some may still report incorrect figures. Additionally, for some variables, the CRDC rounds the number of students for privacy reasons. In these cases, groups of students may represent a slight undercount or overcount.

Find errors? Have tips? Email [email protected].

Data specific to high school testing or high school level courses (including geometry, biology, calculus, AP enrollment, SAT testing rates, etc.) is calculated out of total high school enrollment, while data for other classes (such as eighth-grade algebra) is calculated out of total student enrollment. Read more about our data in our methodology

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