- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bartow, FL
Transition School
Federal NCES profile for Transition School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159007835
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Transition School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Bartow · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Transition School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bartow, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Transition School shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-14.6%).
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
-7 students YoY 120159007835 · Bartow, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
50 enr · 31.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Transition School shrank from 48 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-14.6%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Transition 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 50
Transition School
50 students
What this shows Transition School reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Transition School compares
Transition School 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 | 31.3% | ▼ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
74.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 28.0%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Transition School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Transition School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Transition 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.
Frequently asked questions about Transition School
How many students attend Transition School?
Transition School has 50 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bartow, FL. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Transition School?
31.3% of students at Transition School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Transition School?
The largest demographic group at Transition School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Bartow, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Transition School?
Transition School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 Transition School rank among high schools in Bartow?
By Resource Investment Index, Transition School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Bartow, 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 Bartow on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Transition 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.