Polk County Sheriff's Central Center serves 36 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center's student population of 36 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
66%
21%
White
17%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
The graduation rate of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
36 students attend Polk County Sheriff's Central Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriff's Central Center?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk County Sheriff's Central Center offer ?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk County Sheriff's Central Center part of?
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center is part of Polk School District.
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