WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2,467 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Winter Haven Senior High School, located in Winter Haven, Florida, is a long-standing public institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the campus is known for its "Blue Devil" mascot and a history that dates back to the early 20th century. The school aims to foster a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for post-secondary success through a variety of rigorous courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) and dual enrollment opportunities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Winter Haven High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering an extensive array of extracurricular activities. Students can participate in various competitive athletic programs, student government, career-focused clubs, and fine arts initiatives. By focusing on both scholarly achievement and community engagement, the school strives to cultivate a supportive culture that helps students develop the skills necessary to excel in their future careers and personal endeavors.

2,467

Total Students

116.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	789
Hispanic	825
Black	740
Asian	42
Two or More	58
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
825 (33.4 %)
White
789 (32.0 %)
Black
740 (30.0 %)
Two or More
58 (2.4 %)
Asian
42 (1.7 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (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)291-5330
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/whhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	116.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 682

Grade 10 670

Grade 11 612

Grade 12 503

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	682
Grade 10	670
Grade 11	612
Grade 12	503

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,272	51.6%
Male	1,195	48.4%

High School 9th - 12th