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Winter Haven Senior High School

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Winter Haven Senior High School ranks 525 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

525^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 38% of Florida high schools

Summary

Winter Haven Senior High School is a large public high school in Winter Haven, FL, serving 2,648 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Polk County School District.

The school’s most impressive feature is its exceptional graduation rate, which reached 94.9% in the 2024-2025 school year. This rate significantly outperforms the district average of 87.7% and the state average of 92.2%, and it is notably higher than nearby schools like Lake Region High School (87.6%) and Auburndale Senior High School (91.6%). Winter Haven also shows strength in Biology 1, with 65% of students proficient, and in 10th-grade English Language Arts (ELA), where 58% of students are proficient—both above the district average. However, the school faces a significant challenge in mathematics, with only 24% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 34% in Geometry, which are well below state averages. Chronic absenteeism is another concern, with 50.4% of students chronically absent in the 2023-2024 school year, higher than the district and state averages.

An interesting dynamic is the school’s proximity to Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High, a top-ranked magnet school just 1.34 miles away. This likely draws away many of the area’s highest-achieving students, which may explain why Winter Haven’s test scores are lower than expected despite its strong graduation outcomes. The school spends $8,762 per student, less than some neighbors like Tenoroc High School ($10,140), yet it achieves a higher graduation rate. Overall, Winter Haven Senior High is a school that excels at helping students graduate but needs targeted support to improve math proficiency and reduce absenteeism.

2,648

Students ?

24.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,762

Per pupil spending ?

60.2%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

600 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL 33880

(863) 291-5330

District: Polk

Feeder schools for Winter Haven Senior High School:

Elementary:	Elbert Elementary School
	Fred G. Garner Academy
	Garden Grove Elementary School
	Inwood Elementary School
	More...
	John Snively Elementary
Middle:	Denison Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.5%

White:

30.8%

African American:

30.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 64% meeting standards)

!Algebra 1 scores 39 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg53%

Florida avg64%

525^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 38%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 22% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 27High Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk 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
2026	35.9	525 of 841	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.2	495 of 844	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.4	447 of 807	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.6	527 of 792	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.2	518 of 774	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.3	480 of 746	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.2	483 of 734	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.2	479 of 716	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	21.8	525 of 714	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.1	542 of 693	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	28.1	499 of 687	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.3	423 of 648	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.0	431 of 606	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.2	408 of 622	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	43.4	396 of 620	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.9	369 of 587	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.6	349 of 577	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.3	365 of 563	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.2	314 of 477	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.7	257 of 487	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.8	305 of 484	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History66%-8 vs state

Biology 165%-9 vs state

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

Geometry34%-22 vs state

Algebra 124%-39 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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
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%)	35.9	525^th of 841 public high schools	37.6%		37.2	495^th of 844 public high schools	41.4%	30				52.0	58.0					24.0	34.0	65.0	66.0		$8,762	$1,062	$7,698
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%)	94.5	2^nd of 841 public high schools	99.8%		96.2	1^st of 844 public high schools	99.9%	1					97.0								95.0		$7,080	$08	$7,072
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%)	18.1	675^th of 841 public high schools	19.7%		21.6	658^th of 844 public high schools	22.0%	17				36.0	38.0					23.0	27.0	47.0	60.0		$9,999	$1,288	$8,711
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%)	2.3	792^nd of 841 public high schools	5.8%		2.5	794^th of 844 public high schools	5.9%	2			13.0	11.0	9.0			0.0		11.0	3.0		8.0		$9,680	$307	$9,374
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%)	24.4	635^th of 841 public high schools	24.5%		21.8	653^rd of 844 public high schools	22.6%	18				47.0	48.0					14.0	18.0	57.0	60.0		$9,387	$1,368	$8,020
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%)								(n/a)													77.0		$12,338	$1,136	$11,203
Don E Woods Opportunity Center	Public	6-12	213 Lake Ave E	Dundee	33838	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 421-3325	82	11	7.4	81.7%	9 (11.0%)	29 (35.4%)	41 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	3.3	775^th of 841 public high schools	7.8%		4.5	749^th of 844 public high schools	11.3%	26	13.0	20.0	14.0	19.0	14.0	0.0		4.0	5.0	8.0	0.0	22.0	29.0		$30,028	$1,662	$28,366
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%)	25.4	628^th of 841 public high schools	25.3%		21	660^th of 844 public high schools	21.8%	32				54.0	38.0					24.0	25.0	57.0	59.0		$8,644	$909	$7,735
Haines City Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2800 Hornet Dr	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3281	3,105	122	25.4	69.6%	285 (9.2%)	951 (30.6%)	1,773 (57.1%)	38 (1.2%)	13 (0.4%)	9 (0.3%)	36 (1.2%)	27.5	610^th of 841 public high schools	27.5%		29.3	590^th of 844 public high schools	30.1%	20				45.0	47.0					29.0	35.0	57.0	67.0		$7,978	$1,130	$6,847

Frequently Asked Questions about Winter Haven Senior High School

What district is Winter Haven Senior High School in?

Polk

Is Winter Haven Senior High School a good school?

Winter Haven Senior High School ranks 525^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Winter Haven Senior High School?

Students at Winter Haven Senior High School are 34% Hispanic, 31% White, 30% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Winter Haven Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,648 students attended Winter Haven Senior High School.

What schools feed into Winter Haven Senior High School?

Winter Haven Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elbert Elementary School
Elementary : Fred G. Garner Academy
Elementary : Garden Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Inwood Elementary School
Elementary : John Snively Elementary
Middle : Denison Middle School

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2022–23 through 2024–25 graduation rates (updated)NewNov 2, 2026

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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