POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER is a public high school that is part of the POLK school district, located in BARTOW, FL with about 52 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 3 teachers, POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
It appears there may be a misunderstanding regarding the nature of the location you provided. The **Polk County Sheriff’s Regional Detention Center** is not an educational school; it is a high-security correctional facility operated by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Bartow, Florida.
The facility functions as a jail for individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial, or for those serving short-term sentences for misdemeanor offenses. Because it is a custodial institution, its operations are focused on security, inmate housing, and judicial processing rather than academic instruction.
While the facility does not function as a traditional school, it does provide certain rehabilitative and educational services to its inmate population. These programs typically include GED preparation, substance abuse counseling, and vocational training intended to assist individuals with their transition back into the community upon release. Any official information regarding the facility’s inmate programs, visiting policies, or public records can be accessed through the official website you provided: [http://www.polk-fl.net](http://www.polk-fl.net).
For more information, contact POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER at (863) 519-3820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BARTOW, FL 33830-6727
(863) 519-3820
http://www.polk-fl.net
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER is a public school in BARTOW, FL with about 52 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- POLK
- Total Students:
- 52
- Teachers:
- 3
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 52 students
- Black or African American
- 42.3%
- White
- 42.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 23.1%
- Male
- 76.9%
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.