Summary:
In zip code 33823, there is one high school, Auburndale Senior High School, serving grades 9 through 12 with 1,770 students in the Auburndale area of Polk County.
Auburndale Senior High School has a graduation rate of 91.6%, which is above the district average but slightly below the state average. However, the school faces significant challenges, particularly in math, where only 14% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 18% in Geometry, compared to state averages of 63% and 56%, respectively. The school performs better in other subjects, with 60% proficiency in US History and 57% in Biology 1, though these still trail state averages. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 46.6%, which is far higher than the state average of 31.4% and likely contributes to the low academic performance. The school also has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 63.62% qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Despite low test scores, the school's graduation rate suggests it is effective at moving students through the system. The school spends $9,387 per student, below the national average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1, which may limit individualized attention. Year-over-year data shows stagnation in math and English scores, though science and social studies saw some improvement. For parents, this school offers a supportive path to graduation but requires strong intervention in math and attendance to improve student outcomes.
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