Polk County Sheriff's Central Center

Polk County Sheriff's Central Center serves 29 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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Polk County Sheriff's Central Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Polk County Sheriff's Central Center's student population of 29 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
29 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
≤20%
68%
(18-19)
<50%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polk County Sheriff's Central Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
6%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
The graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
29 students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk County Sheriff's Central Center offer ?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Polk County Sheriff's Central Center part of?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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