Haines City Senior High School is a public high school in Haines City, Florida. Haines City Senior High School is administered by Polk County Public Schools. It was the original high school in the city, opening in 1922. The school has existed in three separate locations.
Serving 3,105 students in grades 9-12, Haines City Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haines City Senior High School serves the northeast part of Haines City, FL, covering an area of approximately 157.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 16 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haines City Senior High School's student population of 3,105 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Motto
Hail Haines City High School Hail Green and White
School Rankings
Haines City Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haines City Senior High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3277 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
76%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Green
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haines City Senior High School's ranking?
Haines City Senior High School is ranked #3277 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Haines City Senior High School often compared to?
Haines City Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haines City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Haines City Senior High School is 76%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Haines City Senior High School?
3,105 students attend Haines City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Haines City Senior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haines City Senior High School?
Haines City Senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Haines City Senior High School offer ?
Haines City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haines City Senior High School part of?
Haines City Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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