HAINES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.hainescityhighschool.com/

2,700 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Haines City Senior High School, located at 2800 Hornet Dr. in Haines City, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Polk County Public Schools district. Known for its strong school spirit, the institution is represented by the "Hornets" mascot and offers a comprehensive high school curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The campus provides a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations, aimed at fostering a well-rounded academic environment.

Beyond standard academics, Haines City Senior High is recognized for its commitment to student growth through specialized programs and partnerships that cater to the evolving needs of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes a supportive culture, encouraging students to excel in their individual pursuits while preparing them for future success in a global society. Through its official website, the school maintains active communication with parents and the community, providing essential resources, event updates, and information regarding its various initiatives and achievements.

2,700

Total Students

132.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAINES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	1,612
Black	679
Asian	45
Two or More	41
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
1,612 (59.7 %)
Black
679 (25.1 %)
White
304 (11.3 %)
Asian
45 (1.7 %)
Two or More
41 (1.5 %)
American Indian
12 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.3 %)

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)421-3281
Website:	http://www.hainescityhighschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	132.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,161
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 9 770

Grade 10 717

Grade 11 659

Grade 12 554