FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Overall, there were 1,237 students enrolled in district’s 10th-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 9.2% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the 10th-grade fell by 7.8% compared to the year before.
Hendry County School District also had a high enrollment for the eighth-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Digital Academy of Florida had the most 10th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year. County Wide Exceptional Student Education had the fewest.
Data showed that Hendry County School District enrolled a total of 13,406 students in the 2023-24 school year, the 35th highest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked 35th highest in the year before.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| Schools | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | 602 |
| Clewiston High School | 978 |
| Clewiston Middle School | 635 |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | 908 |
| County Wide Exceptional Student Education | 11 |
| Digital Academy of Florida | 5,880 |
| Eastside Elementary School | 664 |
| Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School | 525 |
| Labelle Elementary School | 452 |
| Labelle High School | 1,415 |
| Labelle Middle School | 841 |
| Montura Early Learning Center | 32 |
| Westside Elementary School | 629 |
| Total Hendry County School District | 13,406 |
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