Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School (Closed 2008)

750 Hollingsworth Road
Lakeland, FL 33801
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School serves 386 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
386 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1

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Asian
1%
3%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 33-year historical data

Hispanic
6%
38%

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Black
11%
21%

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White
82%
34%

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All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.31

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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%

Showing 1999–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School?
386 students attend Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School?
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School offer ?
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School part of?
Harrison Centerperforming Arts High School is part of Polk School District.

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