South Sumter High School
School Overview
South Sumter High School is a public school located in Bushnell, Florida. It is a school in Sumter County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 45% of students are proficient in Math learning and 56% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,022 students through grade 7 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 58 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,022 students are attending South Sumter High School. By gender, there are 545 and 477 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
South Sumter High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 17 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 17 | 11 | 6 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 58 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for South Sumter High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 93.1% of teachers are certified. 86.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 58 | Students per teacher: 18 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 54 | 93.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 6.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 10.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.4% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 341 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 56,230 Households |
| Population | 115,573 |
| Male | 62,567 |
| Female | 62,477 |
| Child Population | 13,995 |
| Total Housing Units | 70,800 Units |
| Average House Value | $258,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $914 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.70% |
| Average Household Income | $57,226 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.37% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
South Sumter High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 241 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 259 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at South Sumter High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 241 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 32 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 226 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 259 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Sumter
In Sumter, 13 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.