Summary:
The city of Winter Haven, Florida is home to 20 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 11 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the district, with significant disparities in academic outcomes across the schools.
Among the standout schools are Frank E. Brigham Academy, a top-ranked elementary school with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism, and Chain of Lakes Collegiate High, a public charter high school with a 100% graduation rate and very low chronic absenteeism. Jewett Middle Academy Magnet and Hartridge Academy also stand out as high-performing middle and elementary schools, respectively.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges, with schools like New Beginnings High School struggling with extremely low graduation rates and test scores, and Language & Literacy Academy For Learning having very high chronic absenteeism and a student population with high rates of poverty. These disparities suggest the need for targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation across the Polk school district to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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