Serving 24 students in grades 5-12, Polk Halfway House 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk Halfway House ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Polk Halfway House's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk Halfway House is 0.62, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (98-99)
4%
8%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Polk Halfway House?
24 students attend Polk Halfway House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Polk Halfway House students are Black, 33% of students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Halfway House?
Polk Halfway House has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk Halfway House offer ?
Polk Halfway House offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk Halfway House part of?
Polk Halfway House is part of Polk School District.
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