For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,731 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 23% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33880, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33880 have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winter Haven Senior High School, with 88% 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33880, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 27% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,553 students
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
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 837 students
33880, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
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