- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mulberry, FL
Mulberry Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Mulberry Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159001762
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mulberry Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mulberry · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mulberry 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, Mulberry Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Mulberry Senior High School grew from 1,315 students in 2022-23 to 1,399 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 120159001762 · Mulberry, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,451 enr · 23.4:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Mulberry Senior High School grew from 1,315 students in 2022-23 to 1,399 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 62.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mulberry Senior 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
- 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
Mulberry Senior High School
1,451 students
What this shows Mulberry Senior High School reports 1,451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mulberry Senior High School compares
Mulberry 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,451 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,451
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% 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.
Engagement
43.7%
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 214 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 37.8%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Mulberry 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 Mulberry Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mulberry Senior High 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 (~1,451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mulberry Senior High School
How many students attend Mulberry Senior High School?
Mulberry Senior High School has 1,451 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mulberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,315 (2022-23) → 1,399 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mulberry Senior High School is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mulberry Senior High School?
56.6% of students at Mulberry Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mulberry Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Mulberry Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Mulberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mulberry Senior High School?
Mulberry Senior High School 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 Mulberry Senior High School rank among public schools in Mulberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Mulberry Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mulberry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Mulberry Senior High 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.