Clewiston High School

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Clewiston High School ranks 553 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clewiston High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Clewiston, Florida, with a student population of 958. The school is part of the Hendry School District, which is ranked 63 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clewiston High School faces several key challenges. It has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (59.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have a majority African American student population. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 21% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to the state average of 55% and the Hendry district average of 38%. Clewiston High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 82.1% in 2022-2023 to 91.0% in 2019-2020, but remains below the state average. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 47.9% in 2021-2022, compared to the state and district averages.

The nearby schools, such as Pahokee Middle-Senior High, Everglades Preparatory Academy, Crossroads Academy, and Glades Central High School, also struggle with academic performance and have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients. However, Clewiston High School's performance is generally lower than these schools. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.52% in 2022-2023) suggests that Clewiston High School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1501 S Francisco St
Clewiston, FL 33440

(863) 983-1520

District: Hendry

SchoolDigger Rank:
553^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,479

Feeder schools for Clewiston High School:

Elementary:	Central Elementary School
	Eastside Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Clewiston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

Number of students: 978

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.9%

African American:

22.5%

White:

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clewiston High School ranks worse than 68.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.91. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clewiston High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Clewiston High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.9%), African American (22.5%), White (18.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clewiston High School is 25.7. (See more...)

Compare Clewiston High School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clewiston High School is $10,479.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clewiston High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Clewiston High School 553^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Clewiston High School in the ranking list.)

Hendry:

SchoolDigger ranks Hendry 63^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clewiston High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	30.50	364^th	484	24.8%
2005	13.55	423^rd	487	13.1%
2006	21.51	387^th	477	18.9%
2007	24.31	425^th	563	24.5%
2008	31.56	411^th	577	28.8%
2009	31.92	425^th	587	27.6%
2010	44.50	390^th	620	37.1%
2011	39.02	424^th	622	31.8%
2012	24.23	450^th	606	25.7%
2013	25.51	489^th	648	24.5%
2014	40.87	402^nd	687	41.5%
2016	22.75	516^th	693	25.5%
2017	25.25	495^th	714	30.7%
2018	33.80	434^th	716	39.4%
2019	31.73	469^th	734	36.1%
2021	35.95	414^th	746	44.5%
2022	29.77	500^th	774	35.4%
2023	24.41	561^st	792	29.2%
2024	28.91	553^rd	807	31.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clewiston High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	399	236	4	138	25	n/a	n/a	0	802
1991	370	258	5	157	27	n/a	n/a	0	817
1992	372	262	6	151	18	n/a	n/a	0	809
1993	377	266	5	158	13	n/a	n/a	0	819
1994	358	310	4	179	20	n/a	n/a	0	871
1995	393	313	4	229	11	n/a	n/a	0	950
1996	393	313	4	229	11	n/a	n/a	0	950
1997	378	338	5	266	13	n/a	n/a	0	1000
1998	400	313	4	272	9	n/a	n/a	0	998
1999	371	284	3	309	7	n/a	n/a	0	974
2000	385	304	4	308	4	n/a	n/a	0	1005
2001	374	263	2	307	5	n/a	n/a	0	951
2002	376	318	4	354	7	n/a	n/a	0	1059
2003	376	318	4	354	7	n/a	n/a	0	1059
2004	364	288	7	384	5	n/a	n/a	0	1048
2005	355	300	4	389	8	n/a	n/a	0	1056
2006	344	283	4	410	7	n/a	n/a	0	1048
2007	314	278	1	414	4	n/a	n/a	16	1027
2008	316	249	0	418	6	n/a	n/a	21	1010
2009	286	252	6	396	5	n/a	n/a	18	963
2010	275	249	7	429	3	n/a	n/a	4	967
2011	227	212	6	397	4	0	7	0	853
2012	213	206	6	436	3	0	4	0	868
2013	210	198	5	446	2	0	5	0	866
2014	203	203	5	452	3	0	4	0	870
2015	207	239	7	477	6	0	3	0	939
2016	197	233	9	487	5	0	6	0	937
2017	178	242	6	527	10	0	4	0	967
2018	167	222	8	531	5	0	5	0	938
2019	168	227	9	549	4	0	3	0	960
2020	140	223	10	548	7	0	5	0	933
2021	129	238	11	596	4	0	4	0	982
2022	142	235	6	553	4	0	4	0	944
2023	142	225	11	569	6	0	5	0	958
2024	181	220	12	556	2	0	7	0	978

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clewiston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	802	48.0	16.7	36.2
1991	817	46.0	17.7	38.1
1992	809	43.0	18.8	38.7
1993	819	42.0	19.5	24.7
1994	871	44.0	19.8	20.3
1995	950	49.0	19.4	36.9
1996	950	49.0	19.4	36.9
1997	1000	51.0	19.6	42
1998	998	48.0	20.8	45.5
1999	974	45.0	21.6	43
2000	1005	41.0	24.5	51.2
2001	951	46.0	20.7	48.2
2002	1059	49.0	21.6	60.8
2003	1059	49.0	21.6	60.8
2004	1048	48.0	21.8	57.5
2005	1056	49.0	21.6	57.1
2006	1048	47.0	22.3	58.9
2007	1027	50.0	20.5	46.8
2008	1010	41.0	24.6	47.5
2009	963	43.5	22.4	55.9
2010	967	40.0	24.1	63.6
2011	853	41.0	20.8	66.4
2012	868	41.0	21.1	65.2
2013	866	41.0	21.1	67.4
2014	870	47.0	18.5	72.2
2015	939	47.0	19.9	70
2016	937	48.0	19.5	48.8
2017	967	49.0	19.7	56.8
2018	938	44.0	21.3	76.3
2019	960	43.0	22.3	62.4
2020	933	44.0	21.2	62.2
2021	982	41.0	23.9	66.5
2022	944	38.0	24.8	66.2
2023	958	35.0	27.3	69.5
2024	978	38.0	25.7	70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clewiston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	802	48.0	16.7	36.2
1991	817	46.0	17.7	38.1
1992	809	43.0	18.8	38.7
1993	819	42.0	19.5	24.7
1994	871	44.0	19.8	20.3
1995	950	49.0	19.4	36.9
1996	950	49.0	19.4	36.9
1997	1000	51.0	19.6	42
1998	998	48.0	20.8	45.5
1999	974	45.0	21.6	43
2000	1005	41.0	24.5	51.2
2001	951	46.0	20.7	48.2
2002	1059	49.0	21.6	60.8
2003	1059	49.0	21.6	60.8
2004	1048	48.0	21.8	57.5
2005	1056	49.0	21.6	57.1
2006	1048	47.0	22.3	58.9
2007	1027	50.0	20.5	46.8
2008	1010	41.0	24.6	47.5
2009	963	43.5	22.4	55.9
2010	967	40.0	24.1	63.6
2011	853	41.0	20.8	66.4
2012	868	41.0	21.1	65.2
2013	866	41.0	21.1	67.4
2014	870	47.0	18.5	72.2
2015	939	47.0	19.9	70
2016	937	48.0	19.5	48.8
2017	967	49.0	19.7	56.8
2018	938	44.0	21.3	76.3
2019	960	43.0	22.3	62.4
2020	933	44.0	21.2	62.2
2021	982	41.0	23.9	66.5
2022	944	38.0	24.8	66.2
2023	958	35.0	27.3	69.5
2024	978	38.0	25.7	70.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clewiston High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$658 (8.3%)	$7,290 (91.7%)	$7,948
2019	$628 (8.5%)	$6,765 (91.5%)	$7,392
2020	$596 (7.3%)	$7,619 (92.7%)	$8,215
2021	$956 (10.5%)	$8,167 (89.5%)	$9,124
2022	$1,759 (18.3%)	$7,876 (81.8%)	$9,634
2023	$2,200 (21.0%)	$8,278 (79.0%)	$10,479

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clewiston High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 469^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 561^st of 792 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Clewiston High School)	42	43	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)	44	42	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clewiston High School)	37	33	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hendry)	38	35	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Clewiston High School)	55	47	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hendry)	65	46	19%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Clewiston High School)	68	51	17%
End of Course US History (Hendry)	62	52	10%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Clewiston High School)	28	22	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hendry)	37	31	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Clewiston High School)	23	24	1%
End of Course Geometry (Hendry)	40	28	12%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	960	958	0.2%
African American	227	225	0.9%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	9	11	22.2%
Hispanic	549	569	3.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	168	142	15.5%
Two or More Races	3	5	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.4%	69.5%	7.1%

Schools Near Clewiston High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clewiston High School	Public	9-12	1501 S Francisco St	Clewiston	33440	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	No	(863) 983-1520	978	38	25.7	70.8%	181 (18.5%)	220 (22.5%)	556 (56.9%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	28.9	553^rd of 807 public high schools	31.5%		24.4	561^st of 792 public high schools	29.2%	8				34.0	42.0					21.0	41.0	58.0	49.0		$10,479	$2,200	$8,278
Moore Haven Middle High School.	Public	6-12	700 Terrier Pride Dr SW	Moore Haven	33471	Glades County	Glades	No	No	No	No	(863) 946-0811	495	26	19.0	50.3%	135 (27.3%)	97 (19.6%)	221 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	32.3	514^th of 807 public high schools	36.3%		23.3	573^rd of 792 public high schools	27.7%	59	48.0	30.0	51.0	44.0	32.0	26.0	27.0	56.0	26.0	37.0	24.0	62.0	57.0	70.0	$14,298	$2,309	$11,990
Glades Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	7-12	400 10th St SW	Moore Haven	33471	Glades County	Glades	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 946-2083	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Glades Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	6-12	400 10th St SW	Moore Haven	33471	Glades County	Glades	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 946-2083	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical	Public, Magnet	8-12	2625 State Road 715	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 829-4675	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	225 SW 12th St	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8400	179	11	16.2	82.1%	2 (1.1%)	141 (78.8%)	36 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.1	787^th of 807 public high schools	2.5%		3.1	753^rd of 792 public high schools	4.9%	34		10.0	25.0	9.0	8.0				7.0	6.0	2.0	2.0	8.0		$23,850	$2,307	$21,543
Glades Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1001 SW Avenue M	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-4400	869	51	17.0	75.0%	22 (2.5%)	520 (59.8%)	321 (36.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35.6	465^th of 807 public high schools	42.4%		27.9	523^rd of 792 public high schools	34.0%	58				36.0	43.0					21.0	30.0	72.0	72.0		$16,495	$2,390	$14,105
Educational Services Program-West	Public	5-12	38811 James Wheeler Way	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	6	0			0 (0.0%)	3 (50.0%)	3 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Everglades Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	360 E Main St	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-3002	126	7	18.0	87.3%	2 (1.6%)	77 (61.1%)	46 (36.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5.8	706^th of 807 public high schools	12.5%		2.4	775^th of 792 public high schools	2.1%	69				33.0	15.0					20.0	0.0	4.0	15.0		$13,365	$578	$12,788
Pahokee Middle-Senior High	Public, Magnet	6-12	900 Larrimore Rd	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 924-6400	916	50	18.3	83.2%	32 (3.5%)	553 (60.4%)	319 (34.8%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	38.6	431^st of 807 public high schools	46.6%		24.5	559^th of 792 public high schools	29.4%	128	38.0	35.0	37.0	50.0	37.0	26.0	34.0	57.0	22.0	51.0	51.0	76.0	60.0	43.0	$16,411	$2,617	$13,794

Frequently Asked Questions about Clewiston High School

Is Clewiston High School a good school?

Clewiston High School ranks 553^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Clewiston High School?

Clewiston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Eastside Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Clewiston Middle School

What district is Clewiston High School in?

Hendry

How many students attend Clewiston High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 978 students attended Clewiston High School.

What is the racial makeup of Clewiston High School?

Students at Clewiston High School are 57% Hispanic, 22% African American, 19% White, 1% Asian.

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