Below Average
#3177 of 3,778 schools in FL
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
High School · Polk · Bartow, FL
A high school in Bartow, FL where students score 50 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2390 BOB PHILLIPS RD, Bartow, FL 33830
- Math 10% proficient (2009)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 15 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (2009 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 10 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Polk County Sheriff's Central Center 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,296/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bartow), 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
$62,636
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 5–12 | 0.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Polk Halfway HouseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 5–12 | 0.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Transition SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 12 | 0.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Bartow Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 2,243 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #111 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
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is a public high school in Bartow, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 36 students in grades 7th-12th with a 36:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,177 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polk County Sheriff's Central Center
What grades does Polk County Sheriff's Central Center serve?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 36:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polk County Sheriff's Central Center rank in FL?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center ranks #3,177 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Polk County Sheriff's Central Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has 10% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Polk County Sheriff's Central Center a charter school?
No, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polk County Sheriff's Central Center a Title I school?
No, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
8.3% of students at Polk County Sheriff's Central Center 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 519-3611
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33830)
- 32,738
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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 33830; 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 2009 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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