- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bartow, FL
Bartow Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bartow Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159001753
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bartow Senior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bartow Senior High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bartow Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+118 students YoY
Bartow Senior High School grew from 2,125 students in 2022-23 to 2,243 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+118 students YoY 120159001753 · Bartow, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,276 enr · 20.9:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Bartow Senior High School grew from 2,125 students in 2022-23 to 2,243 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bartow Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school
Bartow Senior High School
2,276 students
What this shows Bartow Senior High School reports 2,276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bartow Senior High School compares
Bartow Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,276 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,276
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 244 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 20.0%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Bartow Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bartow Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bartow Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bartow Senior High School
How many students attend Bartow Senior High School?
Bartow Senior High School has 2,276 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,125 (2022-23) → 2,243 (2023-24), up 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bartow Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bartow Senior High School is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bartow Senior High School?
44.4% of students at Bartow Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bartow Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bartow Senior High School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bartow Senior High School?
Bartow Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bartow Senior High School rank among high schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Bartow Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Bartow, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bartow on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Bartow Senior High School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.