The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.
Schools›Florida›BARTOW
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK·NCES 120159003929

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER

2390 BOB PHILLIPS RD, BARTOW, FL 33830 · (863) 519-3611 · Polk County
GRADES 07–12HIGH41-RURALALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
Enrollment
45
High
DISTRICT 1,012 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
22.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.0:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
3 students
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
2
Grade 9
8
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
7
Student demographics
White
511%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
1124%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 38%
Black
2862%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Two+
12%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4191%
Female
49%

Discussions

HotNewTop
+ POST
QUIET COMMUNITY
Be the first to start a discussion at POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER.
START A DISCUSSION
Recent discussions in POLK

Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
Math
10.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
45
+2 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
22.5:1
was 14.3:1
% White
11%
was 28%
% Hispanic
24%
was 14%
% Black
62%
was 56%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER

Set in BARTOW, Florida, POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER is a micro-enrollment senior high, operated by POLK. It hosts 45 students across grades 7 through 12. That puts it 96% smaller than the typical public school in Florida, which averages around 1,035 students.

Across the 163 schools in POLK (116,552 students total), POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER lists that Black students make up the majority at 62%. The remainder consists of 24% Hispanic, 11% White, 2% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 15% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER records 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.5:1. The state averages around 23.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 7% of students at POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Polk County runs at roughly 65%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Polk County) reports that median household income runs about $65,978, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Polk County's 172 public schools (combined enrollment of about 117,004 students), POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER's enrollment has grew 5% since 2018, when it stood at 43 (now 45). Over the same period, the White share shrank from 28% to 11%. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 22.5:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Polk County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
790,694
Census ACS
Median income
$65,978
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
172
117,004 students

Quick facts

School name
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER
District
POLK
Address
2390 BOB PHILLIPS RD, BARTOW, FL 33830
Phone
(863) 519-3611
County
Polk County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
45
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
22.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
3 (7%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
120159003929
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in POLK
Other schools in BARTOW
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER
What is the total enrollment at POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER?
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER enrolls approximately 45 students in grades 07-12.
Is POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER an elementary, middle, or high school?
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many teachers does POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER have?
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER employs 2 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER?
At POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER, the student body is approximately 11% White, 24% Hispanic, 62% Black, 2% Two or more.
Is POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER public or private?
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S CENTRAL CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by POLK.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
＋ Post