Transition School serves 50 students in grades 12.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Transition School's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring Brighter and Healthier Lives
School Rankings
The diversity score of Transition School is 0.66, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
38%
Black
24%
21%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Transition School?
50 students attend Transition School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Transition School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Transition School offer ?
Transition School offers enrollment in grades 12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Transition School part of?
Transition School is part of Polk School District.
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