- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, FL
Fresh Start Community School
Federal NCES profile for Fresh Start Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159007992
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fresh Start Community School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 9
- high schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fresh Start Community School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fresh Start Community School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Fresh Start Community School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 120159007992 · Lakeland, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 21:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Fresh Start Community School shrank from 154 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Fresh Start Community 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 105
Fresh Start Community School
105 students
What this shows Fresh Start Community School reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fresh Start Community School compares
Fresh Start Community School is a shrinking 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.4%
African American 28.6%
White 17.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Fresh Start Community School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Fresh Start Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fresh Start Community 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 (~105 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fresh Start Community School
How many students attend Fresh Start Community School?
Fresh Start Community School has 105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 154 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fresh Start Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fresh Start Community School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fresh Start Community School?
54.5% of students at Fresh Start Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fresh Start Community School?
The largest demographic group at Fresh Start Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fresh Start Community School?
Fresh Start Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fresh Start Community School rank among high schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fresh Start Community School ranks #4 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, 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 Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Fresh Start Community 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.