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#3392 of 3,778 schools in FL

Auburndale Senior High School

High School · Polk · Auburndale, FL

A Polk high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 BLOODHOUND TRL, Auburndale, FL 33823

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 36% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$11,242
Chronic Absenteeism47.2%

Students at Auburndale Senior High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
40%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
40%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2024
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

61.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Auburndale Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,334/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburndale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,248

Median home value

$234,300

Median rent

$1,068/mo

College educated

17.2%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
10 boys'·14 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
All Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–121.1 mi54Compare →
New Beginnings High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.36–123.3 mi837Compare →
Treasures of Life AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.5 mi13Compare →
Our Career Centered Academy Inc.Private · tuition7.5privateK–124.1 mi89Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Polk

Schools in district
167
Rank in district
#127 of 155
District spending per student
$11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Auburndale Senior High School is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Auburndale Senior High School

Auburndale Senior High School is a public high school in Auburndale, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 1,777 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,392 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Auburndale Senior High School

What grades does Auburndale Senior High School serve?

Auburndale Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Auburndale Senior High School?

Auburndale Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,777 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburndale Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Auburndale Senior High School is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Auburndale Senior High School rank in FL?

Auburndale Senior High School ranks #3,392 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Auburndale Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Auburndale Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Auburndale Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburndale Senior High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Auburndale Senior High School a charter school?

No, Auburndale Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Auburndale Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Auburndale Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburndale Senior High School?

61.7% of students at Auburndale Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,777
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.2%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 33823)
39,146
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
40.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33823; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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