Auburndale Senior High School

Summary:

Auburndale Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Auburndale, Florida, with a student population of 1,716. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (41.38%), Hispanic (31.76%), and African American (22.14%), it faces several challenges. Auburndale Senior High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, dropping from 90.2% in 2020-2021 to 77.1% in 2022-2023, significantly lower than the state average of 82.3% and the Polk district average of 82.1%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 44.2%, much higher than the state average of 16.1% and the Polk district average of 22.6%. Academically, Auburndale Senior High School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (18%), Geometry (28%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (37%) significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the Polk School District, such as Winter Haven Senior High School, Auburndale Senior High School is underperforming in several key areas. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 52.68% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the observed academic and attendance issues. Overall, Auburndale Senior High School faces a range of challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and better serve the local community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Bloodhound Trl
Auburndale, FL 33823

(863) 965-6200

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
644^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,341

Feeder schools for Auburndale Senior High School:

Elementary:	Auburndale Central Elementary School
	Lake Alfred Elementary School
	Walter Caldwell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 1,716

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.4%

Hispanic:

31.8%

African American:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Auburndale Senior High School ranks worse than 79.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 19^th among 26 ranked high schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Auburndale Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Auburndale Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), Hispanic (31.8%), African American (22.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Auburndale Senior High School is 23.1. 24 high schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Auburndale Senior High School employs 74 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Auburndale Senior High School is $8,341. 20 high schools in the Polk School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Auburndale Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Auburndale Senior High School 644^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Auburndale Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Auburndale Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	38.66	330^th	484	31.8%
2005	45.83	296^th	487	39.2%
2006	41.55	302^nd	477	36.7%
2007	41.52	350^th	563	37.8%
2008	46.86	330^th	577	42.8%
2009	45.44	351^st	587	40.2%
2010	44.83	386^th	620	37.7%
2011	42.33	394^th	622	36.7%
2012	31.71	389^th	606	35.8%
2013	32.93	435^th	648	32.9%
2014	33.90	451^st	687	34.4%
2016	21.63	526^th	693	24.1%
2017	26.63	480^th	714	32.8%
2018	23.18	527^th	716	26.4%
2019	28.45	498^th	734	32.2%
2021	24.36	523^rd	746	29.9%
2022	21.52	573^rd	774	26.0%
2023	21.21	592^nd	792	25.3%
2024	18.89	644^th	807	20.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Auburndale Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1235	172	9	36	6	n/a	n/a	0	1458
1989	1105	162	9	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	1314
1990	1447	202	19	46	7	n/a	n/a	0	1721
1991	1372	197	18	41	4	n/a	n/a	0	1632
1992	1343	224	18	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1993	1273	229	11	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	1577
1994	1309	264	7	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	1651
1995	1248	241	7	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	1567
1996	1248	241	7	71	0	n/a	n/a	0	1567
1997	1171	241	13	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	1500
1998	1235	260	15	88	1	n/a	n/a	0	1599
1999	1254	273	17	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	1650
2000	1248	275	19	101	1	n/a	n/a	0	1644
2001	1351	285	16	109	2	n/a	n/a	0	1763
2002	1368	272	17	126	3	n/a	n/a	0	1786
2003	1368	272	17	126	3	n/a	n/a	0	1786
2004	1368	278	13	148	2	n/a	n/a	0	1809
2005	1353	274	14	180	2	n/a	n/a	0	1823
2006	1343	251	11	177	2	n/a	n/a	0	1784
2007	1350	281	17	222	2	n/a	n/a	10	1882
2008	1355	291	17	232	5	n/a	n/a	16	1916
2009	915	303	12	194	3	n/a	n/a	18	1445
2010	940	290	13	192	3	n/a	n/a	25	1463
2011	877	283	16	240	11	1	48	0	1476
2012	886	295	6	223	16	1	48	0	1475
2013	942	291	11	259	14	3	47	0	1567
2014	1033	293	7	280	11	3	39	0	1666
2015	1008	278	4	297	11	2	40	0	1640
2016	929	318	8	339	8	1	42	0	1645
2017	874	290	7	348	7	2	45	0	1573
2018	813	339	13	405	11	3	54	0	1638
2019	825	349	16	399	11	2	52	0	1654
2020	798	352	21	393	15	2	58	0	1639
2021	752	358	15	452	9	1	55	0	1642
2022	741	355	14	513	5	0	52	0	1680
2023	710	380	19	545	6	1	55	0	1716

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Auburndale Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1458	87.0	16.7	13.9
1989	1314	93.0	14.1	14.8
1990	1721	106.0	16.2	0
1991	1632	106.0	15.3	16.4
1992	1631	103.0	15.8	17.1
1993	1577	86.0	18.3	19.3
1994	1651	85.0	19.4	24.3
1995	1567	80.0	19.6	24.8
1996	1567	80.0	19.6	24.8
1997	1500	82.0	18.3	24.6
1998	1599	82.0	19.5	26.6
1999	1650	86.0	19.2	33.5
2000	1644	92.0	17.9	34.4
2001	1763	95.0	18.6	32.3
2002	1786	99.0	18.0	35
2003	1786	99.0	18.0	35
2004	1809	103.0	17.6	39.6
2005	1823	104.0	17.5	36.9
2006	1784	111.0	16.1	42.7
2007	1882	115.0	16.4	44.6
2008	1916	113.5	16.9	25.1
2009	1445	107.0	15.9	45.3
2010	1463	84.0	17.4	53.5
2011	1476	88.0	16.7	57.2
2012	1475	91.0	16.2	57.9
2013	1567	91.0	17.2	53.5
2014	1666	90.0	18.5	52.9
2015	1640	84.0	19.5	53.6
2016	1645	79.0	20.8	57.1
2017	1573	82.0	19.1	40.5
2018	1638	79.0	20.7	42.6
2019	1654	74.0	22.3	42.6
2020	1639	74.0	22.1	40.6
2021	1642	76.0	21.6	47.3
2022	1680	72.0	23.3	51.3
2023	1716	74.0	23.1	52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Auburndale Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1458	87.0	16.7	13.9
1989	1314	93.0	14.1	14.8
1990	1721	106.0	16.2	0
1991	1632	106.0	15.3	16.4
1992	1631	103.0	15.8	17.1
1993	1577	86.0	18.3	19.3
1994	1651	85.0	19.4	24.3
1995	1567	80.0	19.6	24.8
1996	1567	80.0	19.6	24.8
1997	1500	82.0	18.3	24.6
1998	1599	82.0	19.5	26.6
1999	1650	86.0	19.2	33.5
2000	1644	92.0	17.9	34.4
2001	1763	95.0	18.6	32.3
2002	1786	99.0	18.0	35
2003	1786	99.0	18.0	35
2004	1809	103.0	17.6	39.6
2005	1823	104.0	17.5	36.9
2006	1784	111.0	16.1	42.7
2007	1882	115.0	16.4	44.6
2008	1916	113.5	16.9	25.1
2009	1445	107.0	15.9	45.3
2010	1463	84.0	17.4	53.5
2011	1476	88.0	16.7	57.2
2012	1475	91.0	16.2	57.9
2013	1567	91.0	17.2	53.5
2014	1666	90.0	18.5	52.9
2015	1640	84.0	19.5	53.6
2016	1645	79.0	20.8	57.1
2017	1573	82.0	19.1	40.5
2018	1638	79.0	20.7	42.6
2019	1654	74.0	22.3	42.6
2020	1639	74.0	22.1	40.6
2021	1642	76.0	21.6	47.3
2022	1680	72.0	23.3	51.3
2023	1716	74.0	23.1	52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Auburndale Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$783 (10.9%)	$6,389 (89.1%)	$7,172
2019	$308 (4.8%)	$6,141 (95.2%)	$6,450
2020	$598 (8.2%)	$6,676 (91.8%)	$7,274
2021	$796 (10.7%)	$6,628 (89.3%)	$7,425
2022	$1,606 (20.1%)	$6,368 (79.9%)	$7,974
2023	$1,302 (15.6%)	$7,039 (84.4%)	$8,341

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Auburndale Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 498^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 592^nd of 792 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Auburndale Senior High School)	39	33	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	45	44	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Auburndale Senior High School)	34	33	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Auburndale Senior High School)	44	48	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)	54	50	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Auburndale Senior High School)	61	37	24%
End of Course US History (Polk)	58	50	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Auburndale Senior High School)	32	17	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)	51	41	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Auburndale Senior High School)	51	40	11%
End of Course Geometry (Polk)	54	37	17%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1654	1716	3.7%
African American	349	380	8.9%
American Indian	11	6	45.5%
Asian	16	19	18.8%
Hispanic	399	545	36.6%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	825	710	13.9%
Two or More Races	52	55	5.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	52.7%	10.1%

Schools Near Auburndale Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Auburndale Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Bloodhound Trl	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-6200	1,716	74	23.1	52.7%	710 (41.4%)	380 (22.1%)	545 (31.8%)	19 (1.1%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (3.2%)	18.9	644^th of 807 public high schools	20.2%		21.2	592^nd of 792 public high schools	25.3%	52		34.0	37.0		18.0	28.0	45.0	37.0	$8,341	$1,302	$7,039
New Beginnings High School	Public, Charter	6-12	250 Magnolia Ave SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-5666	753	10	75.3	65.5%	168 (22.3%)	219 (29.1%)	333 (44.2%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.6%)	3.9	739^th of 807 public high schools	8.4%		4.1	725^th of 792 public high schools	8.5%	14	9.0	12.0	9.0	0.0	13.0	0.0	12.0	15.0	$8,631	$668	$7,963
Tenoroc High School	Public	9-12	4905 Saddle Creek Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 614-9183	1,127	51	22.0	63.2%	444 (39.4%)	198 (17.6%)	445 (39.5%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.9%)	21.3	631^st of 807 public high schools	21.8%		20.4	597^th of 792 public high schools	24.6%	34		35.0	29.0		16.0	19.0	45.0	59.0	$9,773	$1,621	$8,152
Discovery High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 N Buena Vista Dr	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-7178	911	45	20.2	71.7%	292 (32.1%)	153 (16.8%)	435 (47.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	17 (1.9%)	28.5	559^th of 807 public high schools	30.7%		32.6	474^th of 792 public high schools	40.2%	85		42.0	43.0		24.0	26.0	51.0	62.0	$9,992	$1,611	$8,381
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High	Public, Charter	11-12	999 Avenue H NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 298-6800	328	8	41.0	0.9%	153 (46.6%)	56 (17.1%)	92 (28.0%)	18 (5.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)								(n/a)									$8,402	$1,459	$6,944
Winter Haven Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 6th St SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5330	2,467	116	21.2	50.5%	789 (32.0%)	740 (30.0%)	825 (33.4%)	42 (1.7%)	8 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	58 (2.4%)	37.4	447^th of 807 public high schools	44.6%		27.6	527^th of 792 public high schools	33.5%	80		48.0	43.0		26.0	37.0	61.0	64.0	$8,493	$1,373	$7,121
Lake Region High School	Public	9-12	1995 Thunder Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 297-3099	1,545	59	26.1	61.0%	365 (23.6%)	416 (26.9%)	722 (46.7%)	12 (0.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	24 (1.6%)	20.5	635^th of 807 public high schools	21.3%		13.4	651^st of 792 public high schools	17.8%	16		35.0	42.0		15.0	21.0	41.0	50.0	$9,136	$1,724	$7,411
Eckerd Connects Strive Academy	Public	6-12	1140 N Combree Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(863) 413-2948	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Ridge Teen Parent Program	Public	6-12	7700 Lucerne Park Rd	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 299-2512	8	0			1 (12.5%)	4 (50.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ridge Technical Academy	Public	6-12	7700 State Road 544	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 419-3060	84	8	10.5	53.6%	29 (34.5%)	13 (15.5%)	40 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	25.2	586^th of 807 public high schools	27.4%		20.3	599^th of 792 public high schools	24.4%	13						18.0		53.0	$13,158	$1,603	$11,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Auburndale Senior High School

Is Auburndale Senior High School a good school?

Auburndale Senior High School ranks in the bottom 20.2% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Auburndale Senior High School?

Students at Auburndale Senior High School are 41% White, 32% Hispanic, 22% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Auburndale Senior High School in?

Polk

How many students attend Auburndale Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,716 students attended Auburndale Senior High School.

What schools feed into Auburndale Senior High School?

Auburndale Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Auburndale Central Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Alfred Elementary School
Elementary : Walter Caldwell Elementary School

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