Top Rankings
Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 51 public high schools serving 38,121 students in Polk School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Polk School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckeel Of Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
166 Schools
1,305 Schools
# Students
110,253 Students
993,728 Students
# Teachers
6,195 Teachers
47,622 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
237 Students
2,757 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,656 Students
29,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
43,823 Students
341,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
34%
# Black Students
22,125 Students
212,562 Students
% Black Students
20%
22%
# White Students
39,238 Students
370,138 Students
% White Students
36%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
174 Students
1,798 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,000 Students
35,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,555
2,336
# Students in K Grade:
7,944
6,756
# Students in 1st Grade:
7,904
7,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,133
7,710
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8,211
7,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,989
7,593
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,773
8,731
# Students in 6th Grade:
8,333
20,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,439
24,912
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,727
26,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,398
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
8,938
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,635
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,274
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,749 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,758
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,749
$11,783
Best Polk School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Grades: 9-10
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-11
| 1,484 students
Rank: #44.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 68 students
Rank: #66.
Polk Full Time Eschool
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: #77.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #88.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2390 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3820
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeland Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
Rank: #1212.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 777 students
Rank: #1313.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #1414.
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
Grades: 9-12
| 2,306 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1717.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 111 students
Rank: #1818.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #1919.
Bartow Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,090 students
Rank: #2020.
Discovery High School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 881 students
Rank: #2121.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Grades: 6-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #2222.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,417 students
Rank: #2323.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 94 students
Rank: #2424.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: #2525.
Mulberry Senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4th Circle Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #2626.
Lake Gibson Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #2727.
Auburndale Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,680 students
Rank: #2828.
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3030.
Ridge Community High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orchid Dr
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 2,460 students
Rank: #3131.
Kathleen Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Grades: 9-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #3232.
Haines City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 2,898 students
Rank: #3333.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Rank: #3434.
Tenoroc High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| 1,073 students
Rank: #3535.
Lake Region High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
Grades: 9-12
| 1,477 students
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