- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Haines City, FL
Haines City Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Haines City Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159001795
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haines City Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Haines City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Haines City Senior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haines City Senior High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Haines City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+214 students YoY
Haines City Senior High School grew from 2,700 students in 2022-23 to 2,914 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 132.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+214 students YoY 120159001795 · Haines City, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,105 enr · 23.5:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Davenport High School (2,731 students)
Haines City Senior High School grew from 2,700 students in 2022-23 to 2,914 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 132.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Haines City Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Bartow Senior
Bartow Senior High School
2,276 students
What this shows Haines City Senior High School reports 3,105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haines City Senior High School compares
Haines City 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,105 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,105
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% 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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
521
in-school suspensions + 471 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 30.6%
White 9.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Haines City 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 Haines City Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartow Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haines City Senior 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 (~3,105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haines City Senior High School
How many students attend Haines City Senior High School?
Haines City Senior High School has 3,105 students enrolled. It is a high school in Haines City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,700 (2022-23) → 2,914 (2023-24), up 214.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines City Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haines City Senior High School is 23.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haines City Senior High School?
58.0% of students at Haines City Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haines City Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Haines City Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Haines City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haines City Senior High School?
Haines City Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Haines City Senior High School rank among public schools in Haines City?
By Resource Investment Index, Haines City Senior High School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Haines City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Haines City on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Haines City Senior High School, Polk also operates Davenport High School (2,731 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.