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 145 students enrolled in district’s 11th-grade in the 2023-24 school year, making up 8.9% of the student body in the district.
The number of students in the 11th-grade grew by 6.6% compared to the year before.
Hamilton County School District also had a high enrollment for the seventh-grade, the second highest recorded in the district.
Within the district, Hamilton County High School had the most 11th-grade students in the 2023-24 school year. Oak Grove Academy had the fewest.
Data showed that Hamilton County School District enrolled a total of 1,637 students in the 2023-24 school year, the eighth lowest enrollment in Florida.
It was also ranked eighth lowest 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 |
|---|---|
| Hamilton County Elementary School | 759 |
| Hamilton County High School | 849 |
| Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program | 0 |
| Oak Grove Academy | 28 |
| Total Hamilton County School District | 1,637 |
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