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Polk School District

1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33830-7124
(District boundaries shown in map)
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (863) 534-0500
www.polk-fl.net

Top Rankings

Polk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 public high schools serving 40,309 students in Polk School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Polk School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Polk School District have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckeel Academy Of Technology, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
170 Schools
1,327 Schools
# Students
114,483 Students
1,003,792 Students
# Teachers
6,238 Teachers
46,906 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Polk School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#62 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Polk School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polk School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polk School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Polk School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Polk School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.70
# American Indian Students
251 Students
2,766 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,757 Students
29,150 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
47,036 Students
355,449 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
35%
# Black Students
23,227 Students
212,690 Students
% Black Students
20%
21%
# White Students
38,905 Students
365,498 Students
% White Students
34%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
181 Students
1,808 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,126 Students
36,431 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,609
2,539
# Students in K Grade:
8,265
5,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
8,474
6,051
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8,371
6,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9,564
6,856
# Students in 4th Grade:
7,425
6,117
# Students in 5th Grade:
8,380
6,695
# Students in 6th Grade:
9,031
19,863
# Students in 7th Grade:
8,558
23,748
# Students in 8th Grade:
8,788
26,255
# Students in 9th Grade:
9,928
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
9,149
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
8,374
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,567
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,314 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,186 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Polk School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1,295 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Polk School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$10,360
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Polk School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,314
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Polk School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Polk School District Public High Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckeel Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1810 Parker St W
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 1,727 students
Rank: #22.
Berkley Accelerated Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2400
Grades: 6-10
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Polk Pre-collegiate Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5316 Berkley Rd
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 984-2443
Grades: 9-10
| 16 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgeview Global Studies Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Dunson Rd
Davenport, FL 33896
(863) 419-3171
Grades: K-12
| 1,551 students
Rank: #55.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #77.
George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3566
Grades: 9-12
| 2,451 students
Rank: #88.
Polk Halfway House
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Bob Phillips Rd
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-3611
Grades: 5-12
| 23 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeland Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,043 students
Rank: #1111.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Rank: #1212.
Polk Full Time Eschool
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 604 students
Rank: #1313.
Discovery High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 268-7178
Grades: 9-12
| 911 students
Rank: #1414.
Fort Meade Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL 33841
(863) 285-1180
Grades: 6-12
| 786 students
Rank: #1515.
Bartow Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,125 students
Rank: #1616.
Polk Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Lowry Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 665-4538
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: #1717.
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #1818.
Frostproof Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Palm Ave N
Frostproof, FL 33843
(863) 635-7809
Grades: 6-12
| 1,150 students
Rank: #1919.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Grades: 6-10
| 542 students
Rank: #2020.
Winter Haven Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,467 students
Rank: #2121.
Davenport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1915 S Floral Ave
Bartow, FL 33831
(863) 534-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,333 students
Rank: #2222.
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7007 Socrum Loop Rd N
Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 853-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,080 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Mulberry Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4th Circle Ne
Mulberry, FL 33860
(863) 701-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ridge Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Orchid Dr
Davenport, FL 33837
(863) 419-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 2,711 students
Rank: #2525.
Auburndale Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863) 965-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,716 students
Rank: #2626.
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2727.
Haines City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Hornet Dr
Haines City, FL 33844
(863) 421-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 2,700 students
Rank: #2828.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Kathleen Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 499-2655
Grades: 9-12
| 2,051 students
Rank: #3030.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1909 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 665-4538
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #3131.
Lake Region High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839
(863) 297-3099
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Don E Woods Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Lake Ave E
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 421-3325
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
213 Tyler Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-5596
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #3434.
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Enchanted Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2980
Grades: PK-12
| 87 students
Rank: #3535.
Tenoroc High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 614-9183
Grades: 9-12
| 1,127 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 170 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 114,483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 78% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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