- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, FL
George W. Jenkins Senior High
Federal NCES profile for George W. Jenkins Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159001985
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W. Jenkins Senior High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George W. Jenkins Senior High has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Jenkins Senior High ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
George W. Jenkins Senior High held near 2,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+66 students YoY 120159001985 · Lakeland, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,469 enr · 22.7:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
George W. Jenkins Senior High held near 2,517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+66 headcount). Teacher FTE added 109.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
George W. Jenkins Senior High 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
- This school
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- Bartow Senior
Bartow Senior High School
2,276 students
What this shows George W. Jenkins Senior High reports 2,469 students on the CCD universe file.
How George W. Jenkins Senior High compares
George W. Jenkins Senior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,469 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,469
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.5%
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 364 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, George W. Jenkins Senior High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 George W. Jenkins Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartow Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W. Jenkins Senior High'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
- 2,276
- 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 (~2,469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about George W. Jenkins Senior High
How many students attend George W. Jenkins Senior High?
George W. Jenkins Senior High has 2,469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,451 (2022-23) → 2,517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+66).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W. Jenkins Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at George W. Jenkins Senior High is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W. Jenkins Senior High?
37.0% of students at George W. Jenkins Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W. Jenkins Senior High?
The largest demographic group at George W. Jenkins Senior High is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W. Jenkins Senior High?
George W. Jenkins Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 George W. Jenkins Senior High rank among high schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, George W. Jenkins Senior High ranks #8 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 George W. Jenkins Senior High, 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.