Frostproof Middle/Senior High

Summary:

Frostproof Middle/Senior High is a public school serving around 1,150 students in grades 6-12 in Frostproof, Florida, which is part of the Polk County school district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (40.61%) and Hispanic (47.13%), along with smaller percentages of African American (10.09%) and other racial groups.

Despite higher per-student spending than the state average, Frostproof Middle/Senior High has faced several challenges, including a decline in its four-year graduation rate from 90.1% in 2020-2021 to 81.4% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state and Polk County averages. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.5% in 2019-2020 to 40.0% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages.

Academically, Frostproof Middle/Senior High consistently underperforms the state and Polk County averages on standardized tests across various subjects and grade levels. The nearby schools, such as Don E Woods Opportunity Center, Polk County Sheriff's Central Center, and Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center, have even lower performance metrics than Frostproof Middle/Senior High.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1000 Palm Ave N
       Frostproof, FL  33843


(863) 635-7809

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
502nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,665 Help


Feeder schools for Frostproof Middle/Senior High:

Elementary:    Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  1,150

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.1%
White:
40.6%
African American:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frostproof Middle/Senior High ranks worse than 79.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.37. (See more...)
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Compare Details Frostproof Middle/Senior High ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 26 ranked high schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Frostproof Middle/Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.1%), White (40.6%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frostproof Middle/Senior High is 17.9, which is the 11th best among 26 high schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Compare Frostproof Middle/Senior High employs 64 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frostproof Middle/Senior High is $10,665, which is the 8th highest among 26 high schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frostproof Middle/Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Frostproof Middle/Senior High 954th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Frostproof Middle/Senior High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Frostproof Middle/Senior High 502nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Frostproof Middle/Senior High in the ranking list.)

Polk:

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


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Rank History for Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.39 354th 593 40.3%
2005 39.90 396th 602 34.2%
2006 34.86 467th 675 30.8%
2007 38.40 489th 736 33.6%
2008 39.67 492nd 740 33.5%
2009 38.79 520th 780 33.3%
2010 29.62 623rd 839 25.7%
2011 30.52 653rd 891 26.7%
2012 30.42 640th 897 28.7%
2013 27.91 703rd 956 26.5%
2014 22.66 798th 999 20.1%
2016 27.03 740th 997 25.8%
2017 24.69 792nd 1031 23.2%
2018 31.31 719th 1035 30.5%
2019 32.28 772nd 1099 29.8%
2021 26.40 851st 1136 25.1%
2022 20.98 947th 1148 17.5%
2023 24.79 912th 1177 22.5%
2024 23.37 954th 1196 20.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.85 94th 484 80.6%
2005 85.95 52nd 487 89.3%
2006 38.67 328th 477 31.2%
2007 40.95 354th 563 37.1%
2008 43.08 353rd 577 38.8%
2009 42.46 364th 587 38.0%
2010 46.77 373rd 620 39.8%
2011 43.07 390th 622 37.3%
2012 34.20 369th 606 39.1%
2013 29.34 466th 648 28.1%
2014 30.13 478th 687 30.4%
2016 34.28 426th 693 38.5%
2017 32.74 442nd 714 38.1%
2018 27.69 495th 716 30.9%
2019 35.27 436th 734 40.6%
2021 27.76 489th 746 34.5%
2022 33.60 460th 774 40.6%
2023 34.83 445th 792 43.8%
2024 33.44 502nd 807 37.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 427 99 8 23 3 n/a n/a 0 560
1989 460 104 9 35 4 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 417 89 6 48 3 n/a n/a 0 563
1991 429 85 5 56 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1992 430 96 5 74 3 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 482 95 4 90 2 n/a n/a 0 673
1994 556 100 4 120 2 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 583 109 4 138 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1996 583 109 4 138 0 n/a n/a 0 834
1997 594 107 3 149 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1998 605 104 3 172 0 n/a n/a 0 884
1999 596 108 5 182 0 n/a n/a 0 891
2000 685 120 6 231 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2001 692 111 3 251 1 n/a n/a 0 1058
2002 705 123 5 275 2 n/a n/a 0 1110
2003 705 123 5 275 2 n/a n/a 0 1110
2004 742 134 4 290 0 n/a n/a 0 1170
2005 763 149 5 291 1 n/a n/a 0 1209
2006 796 140 6 299 0 n/a n/a 0 1241
2007 769 143 7 323 0 n/a n/a 14 1256
2008 719 145 6 320 0 n/a n/a 22 1212
2009 659 175 5 314 2 n/a n/a 22 1177
2010 649 155 2 316 2 n/a n/a 25 1149
2011 568 123 1 356 7 3 37 0 1095
2012 531 122 3 350 6 2 38 0 1052
2013 526 116 5 374 3 2 26 0 1052
2014 492 122 3 371 2 3 27 0 1020
2015 531 118 3 360 1 3 35 0 1051
2016 518 101 4 400 2 3 36 0 1064
2017 529 121 3 442 2 1 25 0 1123
2018 521 120 4 454 1 1 34 0 1135
2019 517 137 4 502 1 1 34 0 1196
2020 494 138 4 481 2 1 30 0 1150
2021 459 126 4 476 2 0 22 0 1089
2022 460 132 3 498 2 1 24 0 1120
2023 467 116 2 542 2 2 19 0 1150

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 36.0 15.5 29.3
1989 612 37.0 16.5 25.8
1990 563 38.0 14.8 0
1991 577 41.0 14.0 30.5
1992 608 41.0 14.8 28.5
1993 673 43.0 15.7 30.3
1994 782 42.0 18.6 39
1995 834 47.0 17.7 37.5
1996 834 47.0 17.7 37.5
1997 853 50.0 17.1 35.2
1998 884 52.0 17.0 41.5
1999 891 55.0 16.2 45.3
2000 1042 68.0 15.3 46.4
2001 1058 74.0 14.3 43.6
2002 1110 75.0 14.8 55
2003 1110 75.0 14.8 55
2004 1170 79.0 14.8 59
2005 1209 82.0 14.7 53.9
2006 1241 82.0 15.1 60.5
2007 1256 80.0 15.7 60.8
2008 1212 80.5 15.1 33.9
2009 1177 92.2 15.0 60.4
2010 1149 78.0 14.7 66
2011 1095 83.0 13.1 67.3
2012 1052 82.0 12.8 70.8
2013 1052 79.0 13.3 69.8
2014 1020 72.0 14.1 69.8
2015 1051 68.0 15.4 65.7
2016 1064 64.0 16.6 56
2017 1123 62.0 18.1 57.6
2018 1135 69.0 16.4 56.7
2019 1196 67.0 17.8 55.4
2020 1150 68.0 16.9 54.9
2021 1089 65.0 16.7 55
2022 1120 66.0 16.9 60
2023 1150 64.0 17.9 59.8

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 Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 36.0 15.5 29.3
1989 612 37.0 16.5 25.8
1990 563 38.0 14.8 0
1991 577 41.0 14.0 30.5
1992 608 41.0 14.8 28.5
1993 673 43.0 15.7 30.3
1994 782 42.0 18.6 39
1995 834 47.0 17.7 37.5
1996 834 47.0 17.7 37.5
1997 853 50.0 17.1 35.2
1998 884 52.0 17.0 41.5
1999 891 55.0 16.2 45.3
2000 1042 68.0 15.3 46.4
2001 1058 74.0 14.3 43.6
2002 1110 75.0 14.8 55
2003 1110 75.0 14.8 55
2004 1170 79.0 14.8 59
2005 1209 82.0 14.7 53.9
2006 1241 82.0 15.1 60.5
2007 1256 80.0 15.7 60.8
2008 1212 80.5 15.1 33.9
2009 1177 92.2 15.0 60.4
2010 1149 78.0 14.7 66
2011 1095 83.0 13.1 67.3
2012 1052 82.0 12.8 70.8
2013 1052 79.0 13.3 69.8
2014 1020 72.0 14.1 69.8
2015 1051 68.0 15.4 65.7
2016 1064 64.0 16.6 56
2017 1123 62.0 18.1 57.6
2018 1135 69.0 16.4 56.7
2019 1196 67.0 17.8 55.4
2020 1150 68.0 16.9 54.9
2021 1089 65.0 16.7 55
2022 1120 66.0 16.9 60
2023 1150 64.0 17.9 59.8

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 Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,038 (11.8%) $7,774 (88.2%) $8,812
2019 $1,103 (12.3%) $7,836 (87.7%) $8,939
2020 $935 (9.8%) $8,559 (90.1%) $9,495
2021 $1,207 (12.6%) $8,382 (87.4%) $9,590
2022 $2,112 (20.0%) $8,466 (80.0%) $10,578
2023 $1,737 (16.3%) $8,928 (83.7%) $10,665

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frostproof Middle/Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 772nd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 912th of 1177 Middle schools
 7.2%
Ranks 436th of 734 High schoolsRanks 445th of 792 High schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)3932
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)4924
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Polk)4737
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)3326
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)5228
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)4033
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)4132
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Polk)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)3226
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Polk)4133
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)4544
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4544
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)3639
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)4344
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)5450
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)5659
 3%
   End of Course US History (Polk)5850
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)6459
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Polk)7065
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)5453
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)5141
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Frostproof Middle/Senior High)6937
 32%
   End of Course Geometry (Polk)5437
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11961150
 3.8%
African American137116
 15.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic502542
 8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White517467
 9.7%
Two or More Races3419
 44.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%59.8%
 4.5%


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Frostproof Middle/Senior High ranks 502nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Frostproof Middle/Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Junior Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,150 students attended Frostproof Middle/Senior High.

Students at Frostproof Middle/Senior High are 47% Hispanic, 41% White, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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