Polk County Sheriff's Central Center serves 25 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center's student population of 25 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
60%
21%
White
24%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
The graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
25 students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Polk County Sheriff's Central Center offer ?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Polk County Sheriff's Central Center part of?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is part of Polk School District.
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