Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center serves 39 students in grades 5-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center's student population of 39 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
36%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% 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 Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
39 students attend Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center offer ?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center part of?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is part of Polk School District.
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