BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.bartowhighschool.com/

2,125 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bartow Senior High School, located in Bartow, Florida, is a long-standing public institution that serves the Polk County School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic tradition and its diverse range of specialized programs. Beyond its standard curriculum, Bartow High is particularly well-regarded for its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts high-achieving students from across the county and provides a rigorous, college-preparatory track that emphasizes critical thinking and global perspective.

In addition to its academic reputation, the school fosters a vibrant campus life that balances scholarly pursuits with extracurricular engagement. Students participate in a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and fine arts programs, which contribute to the school’s deep roots in the local Bartow community. By offering both a comprehensive high school experience and advanced magnet-style academic pathways, Bartow Senior High remains a focal point for secondary education in Central Florida, consistently focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success.

2,125

Total Students

109.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	948
Hispanic	619
Black	401
Asian	96
Two or More	50
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
948 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
619 (29.1 %)
Black
401 (18.9 %)
Asian
96 (4.5 %)
Two or More
50 (2.4 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)534-7400
Website:	http://www.bartowhighschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 631

Grade 10 631

Grade 11 473

Grade 12 390