Best Winter Haven Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,198 students in Winter Haven, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL are Winter Haven Senior High School, Ridge Technical College and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winter Haven, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Winter Haven, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Winter Haven, FL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Gr: 6-12 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School
Charter School
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Gr: 11-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Technical Academy
Alternative School
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7500 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
611 Post Ave Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
S.t.a.r. Charter School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
225 Avenue B, Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
2500 Havendale Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 60%
135 Avenue Y Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Gr: PK
Winter Haven Pace (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL include Winter Haven Senior High School, Ridge Technical College and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning.
How many public high schools are located in Winter Haven?
7 public high schools are located in Winter Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Winter Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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