FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the POLK school district, located in FORT MEADE, FL with about 722 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 54 teachers, FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Fort Meade, Florida, is a combined secondary institution serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the school functions as a central educational hub for the local community, offering a unified academic environment that transitions students from middle school through their high school graduation. The school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.
The school’s culture is deeply rooted in the "Miners" spirit, and it offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to foster student engagement. By maintaining a single campus for middle and high schoolers, the institution provides a unique sense of continuity, allowing for mentorship opportunities between older and younger students. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, calendar updates, and information regarding its curriculum and community outreach initiatives.
For more information, contact FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (863) 285-1180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT MEADE, FL 33841-2316
(863) 285-1180
FORT MEADE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT MEADE, FL with about 722 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 722
- Teachers:
- 54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 722 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.3%
- White
- 37.1%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.