Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Tel:
(863) 519-3611
- Polk County Sheriff's Central Center serves 43 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Polk County Sheriff's Central Center's student population of 43 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 43 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (09-10) | ≤20% | 68% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 33% |
| Black | 56% | 22% |
| White | 28% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate (14-15) | ≤10% | 79% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04) | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is Frostproof Middle/senior High School (3.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Frostproof Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Frostproof Frostproof Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 462 students
3.4 miles
118 3rd St W
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7802 3.4 PK-2 462 - Frostproof Frostproof Middle/senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 1,135 student
3.6 miles
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809 3.6 6-12 1,135 - Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 420 students
3.9 miles
501 Mcleod Rd
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7820 3.9 3-5 420 - Lake Wales Bok Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 607 students
6.3 miles
13895 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 638-1010 6.3 6-8 607 - Babson Park Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 470 students
7.6 miles
815 Scenic Hwy N
Babson Park, FL 33827
(863) 678-4664 7.6 K-5 470
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