Star Education Center
Star Education Center
About This School
Preschool | Grades 6-12 | Hernando
Star Education Center is located in Brooksville, FL and is one of 31 schools in Hernando School District. It is a alt. school that serves 82 students in grades 6-12.
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Star Education Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Star Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Star Education Center had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Star Education Center's students and teachers. more
Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.
Star Education Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Star Education Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Star Education Center had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Star Education Center's students and teachers. more
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hernando Eschool Franchise 0.1 miles | n/a | |
| Hernando School District Virtual Instruction Progr 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Hernando High School 0.6 miles |  |
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| Brooksville Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
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| The First United Methodist School Center 1.2 miles | n/a |
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Star is an alternative school -- with the present administration, the school is headed in a positive direction. The teachers and staff truly care for the students and work hard to correct behavior issues while providing a quality education.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 82
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Star Education Center had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
52%
Black
21%
Hispanic
21%
Two or More Races
4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
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Hernando District Spending
$7,825Per Pupil
The Hernando spends $7,825 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Hernando District
7:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Star Education Center had 7 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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