For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,977 students in 33880, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 33880, FL are Winter Haven Senior High School, Language & Literacy Academy For Learning and New Beginnings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33880 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33880, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33880 have a Graduation Rate of 49%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winter Haven Senior High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33880, FL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 East Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Gr: 6-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
33880, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mark Wilcox Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 Post Ave Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Winter Haven Pace (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students
Winter Haven Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 33880, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 33880, FL include Winter Haven Senior High School, Language & Literacy Academy For Learning and New Beginnings High School.
How many public high schools are located in 33880?
3 public high schools are located in 33880.
What is the racial composition of students in 33880?
33880 public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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