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Auburndale Senior High School

Public Grades 9-12

653^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 23% of Florida high schools

Summary

Auburndale Senior High School is a public high school located in Auburndale, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,777 students. The school is part of the Polk District, which is ranked 61 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Auburndale Senior High School consistently underperforms compared to the Polk District and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 12% of students were proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 39% in Polk and 60% statewide. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 46.6% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Auburndale Senior High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.25% to 61.68% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Auburndale Senior High School's academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower than the nearby schools in the Polk District, such as Winter Haven Senior High School and Tenoroc High School. These schools, while still underperforming compared to the state, have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the underlying factors, such as resource allocation, teaching quality, and the socioeconomic challenges facing the student population, will be crucial in improving Auburndale Senior High School's academic outcomes.

1,770

Students ?

23.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,387

Per pupil spending ?

63.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823

(863) 965-6200

District: Polk

Feeder schools for Auburndale Senior High School:

Elementary:	Auburndale Central Elementary School
	Lake Alfred Elementary School
	Walter Caldwell Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.5%

Hispanic:

34.2%

African American:

23.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 34th percentile in 2014 → 23rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (36% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg49%

Florida avg62%

653^rd of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 28High Schools in the Polk

61^st of 67Polk among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	21.8	653 of 844	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.9	644 of 807	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.2	592 of 792	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	21.5	573 of 774	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.4	523 of 746	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.4	498 of 734	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.2	527 of 716	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.6	480 of 714	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	21.6	526 of 693	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	33.9	451 of 687	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	32.9	435 of 648	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	31.7	389 of 606	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.3	394 of 622	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.8	386 of 620	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.4	351 of 587	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.9	330 of 577	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.5	350 of 563	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.6	302 of 477	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	45.8	296 of 487	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	38.7	330 of 484	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 148%-23 vs state

US History48%-23 vs state

English Language Arts47%-10 vs state

Geometry19%-36 vs state

Algebra 112%-48 vs state

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Schools Near Auburndale Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)	Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Auburndale Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Bloodhound Trl	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-6200	1,770	74	23.9	63.6%	682 (38.5%)	411 (23.2%)	605 (34.2%)	19 (1.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (2.7%)	21.8	653^rd of 844 public high schools	22.6%		18.9	644^th of 807 public high schools	20.2%	9		45.0	49.0			12.0	19.0	48.0	48.0		$9,387	$1,368	$8,020
Tenoroc High School	Public	9-12	4905 Saddle Creek Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 614-9183	1,141	48	23.7	72.7%	403 (35.3%)	214 (18.8%)	478 (41.9%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	31 (2.7%)	22	652^nd of 844 public high schools	22.7%		21.3	631^st of 807 public high schools	21.8%	21		37.0	39.0			14.0	18.0	48.0	69.0		$10,140	$1,312	$8,828
Discovery High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 N Buena Vista Dr	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-7178	898	45	19.9	63.7%	195 (21.7%)	185 (20.6%)	488 (54.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	18 (2.0%)	21	660^th of 844 public high schools	21.8%		28.5	559^th of 807 public high schools	30.7%	101		37.0	45.0			16.0	20.0	48.0	56.0		$8,644	$909	$7,735
New Beginnings High School	Public, Charter	6-12	250 Magnolia Ave SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-5666	997	15	66.4	77.3%	184 (18.5%)	327 (32.8%)	445 (44.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.3%)	2.5	794^th of 844 public high schools	5.9%		3.9	739^th of 807 public high schools	8.4%	55	9.0	8.0	10.0	18.0	0.0	5.0	13.0	19.0	14.0	12.0	$9,680	$307	$9,374
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High	Public, Charter	10-12	999 Avenue H NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 298-6800	340	7	48.5		139 (40.9%)	65 (19.1%)	121 (35.6%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	96.2	1^st of 844 public high schools	99.9%					(n/a)			95.0						100.0		$7,080	$08	$7,072
Winter Haven Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 6th St SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5330	2,648	109	24.2	60.2%	816 (30.8%)	801 (30.2%)	888 (33.5%)	56 (2.1%)	5 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	75 (2.8%)	37.2	495^th of 844 public high schools	41.4%		37.4	447^th of 807 public high schools	44.6%	48		55.0	51.0			21.0	42.0	65.0	63.0		$8,762	$1,062	$7,698
Lake Region High School	Public	9-12	1995 Thunder Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 297-3099	1,568	67	23.4	72.3%	321 (20.5%)	454 (29.0%)	751 (47.9%)	8 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.8%)	21.6	658^th of 844 public high schools	22.0%		20.5	635^th of 807 public high schools	21.3%	23		31.0	38.0			20.0	35.0	54.0	57.0		$9,999	$1,288	$8,711
Ridge Teen Parent Program	Public	6-12	7700 Lucerne Park Rd	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 299-2512	11	0		63.6%	3 (27.3%)	3 (27.3%)	5 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ridge Technical Academy	Public	6-12	7700 State Road 544	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 419-3060	103	8	12.8	68.9%	32 (31.1%)	17 (16.5%)	53 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	41.6	440^th of 844 public high schools	47.9%		25.2	586^th of 807 public high schools	27.4%	146							0.0		65.0		$12,338	$1,136	$11,203
Polk Grad Academy	Public	9-12	910 Lowry Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 413-2948	14	0		85.7%	6 (42.9%)	5 (35.7%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Auburndale Senior High School

What schools feed into Auburndale Senior High School?

Auburndale Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Auburndale Central Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Alfred Elementary School
Elementary : Walter Caldwell Elementary School

What district is Auburndale Senior High School in?

Polk

How many students attend Auburndale Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,770 students attended Auburndale Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Auburndale Senior High School?

Students at Auburndale Senior High School are 39% White, 34% Hispanic, 23% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Auburndale Senior High School a good school?

Auburndale Senior High School ranks in the bottom 22.6% of Florida high schools.

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