Haines City Senior High School is a public high school in Haines City, Florida. Haines City Senior High School is administered by Polk County Public Schools. It was the original high school in the city, opening in 1922. The school has existed in three separate locations.
Serving 2,914 students in grades 9-12, Haines City Senior High School 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,914 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haines City Senior High School's student population of 2,914 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Black, Kelly green
School Calendar
School Motto
Hail Haines City High School Hail Green and White
School Mascot
Hornets
School Rankings
Haines City Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haines City Senior High School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3277 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hornets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haines City Senior High School's ranking?
Haines City Senior High School is ranked #3277 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Haines City Senior High School often compared to?
Haines City Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haines City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Haines City Senior High School is 76%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Haines City Senior High School?
2,914 students attend Haines City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Haines City Senior High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haines City Senior High School?
Haines City Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Haines City Senior High School offer ?
Haines City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haines City Senior High School part of?
Haines City Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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