Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School (Closed 2008)

Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School serves 386 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
386 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
36%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
11%
21%
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White
82%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School?
386 students attend Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School?
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School offer ?
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School part of?
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School is part of Polk School District.

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