Serving 1,442 students in grades 9-12, Davenport High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davenport High School's student population of 1,442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Davenport High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Davenport High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3119 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davenport High School's ranking?
Davenport High School is ranked #3119 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davenport High School?
The graduation rate of Davenport High School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Davenport High School?
1,442 students attend Davenport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Davenport High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davenport High School?
Davenport High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Davenport High School offer ?
Davenport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Davenport High School part of?
Davenport High School is part of Polk School District.
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