- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bartow, FL
Davenport High School
Federal NCES profile for Davenport High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159008685
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davenport High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Davenport High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+148 students YoY
Davenport High School grew from 2,333 students in 2022-23 to 2,481 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+148 students YoY 120159008685 · Bartow, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,731 enr · 32.1:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Davenport High School grew from 2,333 students in 2022-23 to 2,481 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 85.0 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Davenport 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
- This school
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
- Bartow Senior
Bartow Senior High School
2,276 students
What this shows Davenport High School reports 2,731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davenport High School compares
Davenport 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 | 32.1:1 | ▲ 80% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,731 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,731
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.1:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.6%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 261 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 17.5%
White 17.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Davenport High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Davenport High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bartow Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davenport High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~2,731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davenport High School
How many students attend Davenport High School?
Davenport High School has 2,731 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,333 (2022-23) → 2,481 (2023-24), up 148.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport High School is 32.1:1, which is 80% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davenport High School?
36.9% of students at Davenport High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davenport High School?
The largest demographic group at Davenport High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.3% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davenport High School?
Davenport High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Davenport High School rank among high schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport High School ranks #2 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 Davenport High School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students), and Ridge Community High School (2,632 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.