Enrollment
2,731
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159008685
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davenport High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davenport High School
Davenport High School is a large high school in Bartow, Florida, enrolling 2,731 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 80% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,731 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 683 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students) and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students) alongside Davenport High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davenport High School compares
Davenport High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk, which includes Davenport High School.
$11,454
Per student
+3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,276
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,731 students)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Davenport High School a good school?
Davenport High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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