What grades does HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?

HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the WAUCHULA area.

Where is HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL located?

HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a rural school in WAUCHULA, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 16.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in WAUCHULA, FL?

Schools in WAUCHULA include HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the WAUCHULA area.

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Hardee Junior High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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WAUCHULA, FL 33873

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Oct

Wed

Report Cards IssuedEvent

Oct

Thu

School Board of Hardee County Regular Board MeetingEvent

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Nov

Wed

Progress ReportsEvent

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Nov

Thu

School Board of Hardee County Regular Board MeetingEvent

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Nov

Tue

School Board of Hardee County School Board Organization MeetingEvent

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Nov

Fri

Early Release ALLEvent

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School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

1,089

Student:Teacher

16.5:1

Locale

Rural

District

HARDEE

Econ. Disadvantaged

69.2%

Phone

(863)773-3147

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

42%

31th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

42%

39th percentile in FL

Graduation Rate

Chronic Absenteeism

22.3%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

35 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1

Worse than average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,932

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,411

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,301

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 48%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

42.2%

Below 150% poverty line

8.6%

Unemployment rate

14.4%

Uninsured residents

22.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

656

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

599

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

55%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

220 (37%)

Speech/Language Impairment

110 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

96 (16%)

Autism

72 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

71 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

958

Current enrollment

Declining(-23% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Report Cards Issued

Event

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

School Board of Hardee County Regular Board Meeting

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Event

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Progress Reports

Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in HARDEE. Hardee Junior High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Donuts at DaybreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Donuts at DaybreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Homecoming/Fall Holiday/No Students / No StaffDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Homecoming/No Students / Inservice Day/Early Release StaffDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	School Board of Hardee County Regular Board Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	School Board of Hardee County Regular Board Meeting Check the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 17, 2026	School Board of Hardee County School Board Organization Meeting Review the published agenda for meeting topics and details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Release ALL	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Early Release- AllDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Nov 21, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Sun, Nov 22, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sat, Nov 28, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Nov 29, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Midterm Exam 1st and 5thDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of 2nd Quarter / Early Release ALL	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Release- AllDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Dec 19, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sat, Dec 26, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Dec 27, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sat, Jan 2, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Jan 3, 2027	Winter BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Records Day	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Records DayDistrict-wide Check the notice for records day procedures.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return to School	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Holiday Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day Holiday Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Student Early Release / Staff Inservice	Event	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Student Early Release/Staff InserviceDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	End of 3rd Quarter / Early Release ALL	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Release- AllDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Sat, Mar 13, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Sat, Mar 13, 2027	Spring Break- No SchoolDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Mar 16, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sat, Mar 20, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Sun, Mar 21, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide No School - Hardee County School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday Holiday Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Progress Reports Review the progress reports for student academic performance feedback.	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	Final Exams 2nd and 6thDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Final Exam 4thDistrict-wide	exam	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Final Exams 3rd and 7thDistrict-wide	exam	—
Sat, May 22, 2027	Graduation Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Student Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the calendar for student early release dismissal time and procedures.	half_day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	End of 4th Quarter / Student Early Release Check the school calendar for the end-of-quarter date and early release details.	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Teacher Post DayDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for the specific date and any related schedule changes.	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Teacher Post Day Check the school calendar for the specific date and any related schedule changes.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Holiday Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Summer School Review the Summer School program notice for course offerings and enrollment details.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Juneteenth HolidayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday Review the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardee Junior High School

HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 1,089 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in WAUCHULA, FL.