Serving 2,243 students in grades 9-12, Bartow Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bartow Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bartow Senior High School's student population of 2,243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Year Founded
1887
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bartow Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bartow Senior High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2539 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bartow Senior High School's ranking?
Bartow Senior High School is ranked #2539 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bartow Senior High School often compared to?
Bartow Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bartow Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bartow Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bartow Senior High School?
2,243 students attend Bartow Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bartow Senior High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bartow Senior High School?
Bartow Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bartow Senior High School offer ?
Bartow Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bartow Senior High School part of?
Bartow Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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