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#3724 of 3,778 schools in FL
Davenport High School
High School · Polk · Davenport, FL
A Polk high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4525 CR 547 N, Davenport, FL 33837
- Reading 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 1 AP courses offered
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Davenport High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Davenport 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Davenport), 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
$75,861
Median home value
$297,700
Median rent
$1,739/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview Global Studies AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,573 | Compare → |
| Oasis Residential CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 4.6 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Chain of Lakes Collegiate HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 11–12 | Not available | 314 | Compare → |
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #151 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
Davenport High School is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davenport High School
Davenport High School is a public high school in Davenport, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 2,481 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,724 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davenport High School
What grades does Davenport High School serve?
Davenport High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Davenport High School?
Davenport High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport High School is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davenport High School rank in FL?
Davenport High School ranks #3,724 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Davenport High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Davenport High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Davenport High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davenport High School has 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Davenport High School a charter school?
No, Davenport High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davenport High School a Title I school?
No, Davenport High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davenport High School?
48.8% of students at Davenport 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
- 2,481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.4%
- Phone
- (863) 534-0500
- Area population (ZIP 33837)
- 45,144
- Area average commute
- 39.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 33837; 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 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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