Serving 1,315 students in grades 9-12, Mulberry 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mulberry Senior High School's student population of 1,315 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mulberry Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mulberry Senior High School is 0.61, 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
#3184 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
51%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mulberry Senior High School's ranking?
Mulberry Senior High School is ranked #3184 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mulberry Senior High School often compared to?
Mulberry Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High School, Lake Wales Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mulberry Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mulberry Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mulberry Senior High School?
1,315 students attend Mulberry Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mulberry Senior High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mulberry Senior High School?
Mulberry Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mulberry Senior High School offer ?
Mulberry Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mulberry Senior High School part of?
Mulberry Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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