Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Tenoroc High School

Public Grades 9-12

660^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 22% of Florida high schools

Summary

Tenoroc High School in Lakeland, FL, is a public high school serving 1,141 students in grades 9-12 within the Polk County School District, where the vast majority of students (over 72%) come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The school faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, which at 51.7% is notably higher than nearby schools like Lakeland Senior High School (43.0%) and Lake Gibson Senior High School (46.3%). This attendance crisis is likely a major factor behind low proficiency in core math subjects, where only 20% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 21% in Geometry—rates that are roughly half the district average. However, there are bright spots: the school has achieved a remarkable turnaround in its graduation rate, jumping from 67.4% just two years ago to 91.2% in 2024-2025, nearly matching the state average. Additionally, students show relative strength in Biology 1 (47% proficient) and US History (69% proficient, beating the district average), suggesting that certain programs are working well.

Compared to the Polk State College Collegiate High School, a magnet school just 6 miles away with 100% graduation and proficiency rates, Tenoroc represents the more typical challenges of serving a high-poverty comprehensive student body. The school’s per-student spending ($10,140) is slightly above peers like Lake Gibson ($9,858), yet outcomes don’t match, indicating that addressing the root cause of absenteeism is key. The dramatic graduation rate improvement shows that targeted interventions can work, and the successes in Biology and US History offer a blueprint for replicating that progress across all subjects.

1,141

Students ?

23.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,140

Per pupil spending ?

72.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4905 Saddle Creek Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801

(863) 614-9183

District: Polk

Feeder schools for Tenoroc High School:

Elementary:	Lena Vista Elementary School
	Philip O'Brien Elementary School
	Polk City Elementary School
Middle:	Jere L. Stambaugh Middle

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.9%

White:

35.3%

African American:

18.8%

See top rated Florida high schools

Compare Tenoroc High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 27th percentile in 2016 → 22nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (39% vs 64% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 29% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg53%

Florida avg64%

660^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to bottom 22% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	20.7	660 of 841	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.0	652 of 844	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.3	631 of 807	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.4	597 of 792	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.0	621 of 774	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.2	600 of 746	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.8	594 of 734	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.3	525 of 716	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.8	498 of 714	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	23.7	507 of 693	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	22.8	528 of 687	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.7	530 of 648	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.7	447 of 606	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.4	429 of 622	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	39.1	419 of 620	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History68%-6 vs state

Biology 147%-27 vs state

English Language Arts39%-21 vs state

Geometry21%-35 vs state

Algebra 120%-43 vs state

2.5

2 ratings · 1 written review

5★0

4★1

3★0

2★0

1★1

Rate Tenoroc High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a citizen
Monday, August 8, 2011

Tenoroc High School has many dedicated teachers. They are committed to seeing their students achieve their highest potential. The principal Mr. Earnest Joe, works very hard to keep an orderly campus where respect for teachers is stilled. It is a safe and orderly campus, that a parent could feel safe that his or her student attends there. Close Quote

Schools Near Tenoroc High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	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
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%)	20.7	660^th of 841 public high schools	21.5%		22	652^nd of 844 public high schools	22.7%	8				37.0	42.0					20.0	21.0	47.0	68.0		$10,140	$1,312	$8,828
Polk Grad Academy	Public	9-12	604 S. Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	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)
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
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	213 Tyler Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 688-5596	59	6	9.8	83.1%	22 (37.3%)	10 (16.9%)	19 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.9%)								(n/a)															$8,066	$54	$8,011
Lakeland Senior High School	Public	9-12	726 Hollingsworth Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 499-2900	1,985	103	19.2	56.8%	770 (38.8%)	506 (25.5%)	594 (29.9%)	35 (1.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	70 (3.5%)	45.1	410^th of 841 public high schools	51.2%		44.4	406^th of 844 public high schools	51.9%	4				62.0	63.0					34.0	38.0	70.0	72.0		$9,937	$1,447	$8,490
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy	Public	6-12	3225 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2700	151	7	21.5	62.9%	75 (49.7%)	23 (15.2%)	46 (30.5%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)													71.0		$7,824	$742	$7,082
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center	Public	6-12	3333 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 499-2860	87	12	7.2	87.4%	21 (24.1%)	34 (39.1%)	30 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	3.7	759^th of 841 public high schools	9.8%		2.9	778^th of 844 public high schools	7.8%	19	12.0	18.0	5.0	21.0	13.0	9.0	7.0	8.0	3.0	14.0	5.0	36.0	19.0		$36,884	$2,110	$34,775
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	11-12	3425 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 669-2322	296	9	32.8		98 (33.1%)	93 (31.4%)	90 (30.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)													64.0		$5,954	$04	$5,951
Polk State College Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	10-12	3425 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 669-2322	343	5	68.6		220 (64.1%)	24 (7.0%)	74 (21.6%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	92.7	7^th of 841 public high schools	99.2%		95	2^nd of 844 public high schools	99.8%	5					100.0						96.0	100.0	100.0		$7,367	$00	$7,367
Lake Gibson Senior High School	Public	9-12	7007 Socrum Loop Rd N	Lakeland	33809	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 853-6100	1,973	93	21.2	62.3%	795 (40.3%)	437 (22.1%)	661 (33.5%)	29 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (2.1%)	30.3	580^th of 841 public high schools	31.0%		27.1	615^th of 844 public high schools	27.1%	35				42.0	48.0					25.0	27.0	70.0	68.0		$9,858	$1,251	$8,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Tenoroc High School

How many students attend Tenoroc High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,141 students attended Tenoroc High School.

What district is Tenoroc High School in?

Polk

Is Tenoroc High School a good school?

Tenoroc High School ranks in the bottom 21.5% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Tenoroc High School?

Students at Tenoroc High School are 42% Hispanic, 35% White, 19% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Tenoroc High School?

Tenoroc High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lena Vista Elementary School
Elementary : Philip O'Brien Elementary School
Elementary : Polk City Elementary School
Middle : Jere L. Stambaugh Middle

Rate Tenoroc High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida High School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Lakeland, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Tenoroc High School!

Latest Florida data All new data »

2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

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

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.