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Polk Halfway House
High School · POLK
2145 BOB PHILLIPS RD, Bartow, FL 33830
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
24
Student-Teacher
12:1
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Polk Halfway House
High School in Bartow · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Polk Halfway House
Polk Halfway House is a public high school in Bartow, FL, part of POLK. Polk Halfway House serves approximately 24 students, and covers grades 5th-12th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Polk Halfway House show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 24 students, Polk Halfway House is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Address
- 2145 BOB PHILLIPS RD, Bartow, FL 33830
- Website
- polk-fl.net/DJJEP/halfway.htm
- Phone
- (863) 519-3611
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores FL EDFACTS (2016-17)
Based on 17 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2145 BOB PHILLIPS RD, Bartow, FL 33830
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Polk Halfway House may also want to explore other high schools in the area. GAUSE ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (rated 6.4/10, 2.5 miles away). Another option is BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.5/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER (rated 4.5/10, 0.2 miles away). For more schools in Bartow, see our Bartow schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER Bartow | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER Bartow | 0.2 mi | 3.5 |
| TRANSITION SCHOOL Bartow | 0.5 mi | 3.5 |
| UNION ACADEMY Bartow | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| BARTOW MIDDLE SCHOOL Bartow | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| COMPASS MIDDLE CHARTER SCHOOL Bartow | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Bartow | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| FLORAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bartow | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| JEAN O'DELL LEARNING CENTER Bartow | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| BARTOW ELEMENTARY ACADEMY Bartow | 1.4 mi | 5.8 |
| HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND Bartow | 1.5 mi | 4.5 |
| FIRST METHODIST SCHOOL INC. Bartow | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| GAUSE ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Bartow | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bartow | 2.5 mi | 7.6 |
| JAMES E. STEPHENS ACADEMY Bartow | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| SPESSARD L HOLLAND ELEMENTARY Bartow | 5.5 mi | 6.8 |
| HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Highland City | 7.0 mi | 7.8 |
| FAMILY LIFE HOMESCHOOL Bartow | 6.9 mi | — |
| EAGLE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eagle Lake | 7.4 mi | 4.4 |
| ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Alturas | 6.7 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33830 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,636
Median Home Value
$207,900
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
Population
32,738
College Educated
18.4%
Homeownership
68.5%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Polk Halfway House
What grades does Polk Halfway House serve?
Polk Halfway House serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Polk Halfway House?
Polk Halfway House has an enrollment of approximately 24 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk Halfway House?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk Halfway House is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Polk Halfway House?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk Halfway House has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Polk Halfway House a charter school?
No, Polk Halfway House is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polk Halfway House a Title I school?
No, Polk Halfway House is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polk Halfway House?
12.5% of students at Polk Halfway House qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 24
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 12.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 519-3611
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