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22 schools in Winter Haven

Florida · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Winter Haven number 22, teaching approximately 13,407 Florida students, an average of 609 per campus.

7-year change in Winter Haven

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
13,407
+1,450 (+12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
21
+1 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 37%
% Hispanic
37%
was 29%
% Black
31%
was 30%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGHHigh10-12340
CHAIN OF LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-051,007
CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORIElementaryPK-08317
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08684
ELBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05549
FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMYElementaryPK-05547
FRED G. GARNER ACADEMYElementaryPK-05817
GARDEN GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05652
HARTRIDGE ACADEMYElementaryKG-05200
INWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05423
JEWETT MIDDLE ACADEMY MAGNETMiddle06-08566
JEWETT SCHOOL OF THE ARTSElementaryPK-08746
LAKE SHIPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05576
LANGUAGE & LITERACY ACADEMY FOR LEARNINGCombinedPK-12332
NEW BEGINNINGS HIGH SCHOOLHigh06-12997
RIDGE TECHNICAL ACADEMYHigh06-12103
RIDGE TEEN PARENT PROGRAMHigh06-1211
SOUTH POINTE ELEMENTARYElementaryPK-05689
WAHNETA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05491
WESTWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-08712
WINTER HAVEN HEAD STARTElementaryPK-PK0
WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-122,648

About Winter Haven

Winter Haven, Florida is home to 22 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 13,407 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 13 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Winter Haven is around 609 students, 14% noticeably below the Florida average of about 705.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Winter Haven has rose 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 11,957 students to 13,407. Over that span, Winter Haven gained 1 school, going from 20 to 21. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 37% to 27%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Winter Haven discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Winter Haven, Florida?
There are 22 public K-12 schools in Winter Haven, with a combined enrollment of about 13,407.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven has 13 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Winter Haven?
WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Winter Haven by enrollment, with approximately 2,648 students.
What school districts serve Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public schools are operated by POLK.
What grade levels do public schools in Winter Haven cover?
Public schools in Winter Haven serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Winter Haven?
5 of the 22 public schools in Winter Haven are charter schools.