- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Winter Haven Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159001726
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winter Haven Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 20
- public schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winter Haven Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Haven Senior High School ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Winter Haven Senior High School held near 2,553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+86 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+86 students YoY 120159001726 · Winter Haven, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,648 enr · 22.8:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Winter Haven Senior High School held near 2,553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+86 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Winter Haven 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
- This school
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 Winter Haven Senior High School reports 2,648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winter Haven Senior High School compares
Winter Haven Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,648
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
316
in-school suspensions + 372 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
White 30.8%
African American 30.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Winter Haven Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Winter Haven Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartow Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winter Haven 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
- 2,632
- 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 (~2,648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Winter Haven Senior High School
How many students attend Winter Haven Senior High School?
Winter Haven Senior High School has 2,648 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,467 (2022-23) → 2,553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+86).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winter Haven Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winter Haven Senior High School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winter Haven Senior High School?
50.5% of students at Winter Haven Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winter Haven Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Winter Haven Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winter Haven Senior High School?
Winter Haven Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Winter Haven Senior High School rank among public schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Haven Senior High School ranks #8 of 20 public schools in Winter Haven, 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 Winter Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Winter Haven Senior High School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Ridge Community High School (2,632 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.