- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, FL
Polk Grad Academy
Federal NCES profile for Polk Grad Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 84/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159008461
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Grad Academy earns 84/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 84
- Resource Index · Higher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Grad Academy ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Polk Grad Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-41.2%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120159008461 · Lakeland, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 61.8% lunch · RII 84
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Polk Grad Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-41.2%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polk Grad Academy 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 14
Polk Grad Academy
14 students
What this shows Polk Grad Academy reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Grad Academy compares
Polk Grad Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 42.9%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Polk Grad Academy 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 Polk Grad Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Grad Academy'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.
Frequently asked questions about Polk Grad Academy
How many students attend Polk Grad Academy?
Polk Grad Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 14.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk Grad Academy?
61.8% of students at Polk Grad Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk Grad Academy?
The largest demographic group at Polk Grad Academy is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Grad Academy?
Polk Grad Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 84/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. 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 Polk Grad Academy rank among high schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Grad Academy ranks #1 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 Polk Grad Academy, 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.