Haines City Headstart Center

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Polk County Public Schools is to provide a high-quality education for all students.
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
59%
34%
Black
(19-20)
35%
22%
White
(19-20)
5%
37%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
92%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Haines City Headstart Center?
88 students attend Haines City Headstart Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Haines City Headstart Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Haines City Headstart Center offer ?
Haines City Headstart Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haines City Headstart Center part of?
Haines City Headstart Center is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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