- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburndale, FL
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159007906Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Auburndale · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Auburndale, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+143.8%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120159007906 · Auburndale, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
16 enr · 8:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+143.8%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polk Pre-Collegiate 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 16
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy
16 students
What this shows Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy compares
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Pre-Collegiate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Pre-Collegiate 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.
Similar enrollment (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy
How many students attend Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy?
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy has 16 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburndale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy is 8:1, which is 55% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy?
25.0% of students at Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy?
Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher 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 Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy rank among public schools in Auburndale?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Auburndale, 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 Auburndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Polk Pre-Collegiate 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.