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1270 Broadway Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
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Rating
:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (863) 534-7400
Serving 2,090 students in grades 9-12,Bartow 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,090 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in FL)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bartow Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bartow Senior High School's student population of 2,090 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Magnet School
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,090 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bartow 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 Bartow Senior High School 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#2539 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
18%
21%
White
45%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartow Senior High School's ranking?
Bartow Senior High School is ranked #2539 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bartow Senior High School often compared to?
Bartow Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartow Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bartow Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bartow Senior High School?
2,090 students attend Bartow Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bartow Senior High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartow Senior High School?
Bartow Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bartow Senior High School offer ?
Bartow Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bartow Senior High School part of?
Bartow Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Bartow Senior High School vs. George W. Jenkins Senior High School
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Bartow Senior High School is Jean O'dell Learning Center (0.1 miles away)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: PK-12 | 64 students 0.1 miles 1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
0.1
PK-12
64
Floral Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 585 students 0.2 miles 1530 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7420
0.2
PK-5
585
Bartow Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 1,007 students 0.4 miles 550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7415
0.4
6-8
1,007
Compass Middle Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 5-8 | 165 students 0.4 miles 550 Clower St E
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 519-8701
0.4
5-8
165
Bartow Elementary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-5 | 512 students 0.6 miles 590 Wilson Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7410
0.6
K-5
512
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Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,090 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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