Tenoroc High School

Summary:

Tenoroc High School is a public high school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 1,127 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 57th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tenoroc High School has consistently underperformed compared to the Polk County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with only 16% of its students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 42% in Polk County and 55% statewide. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, at 71.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, and a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 49.5%. Tenoroc's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools like Auburndale Senior High School and Lakeland Senior High School.

Despite relatively high per-student spending of $9,773 in 2022-2023, Tenoroc High School continues to face significant challenges. The school's diverse student population, with a roughly even split between White and Hispanic students and a significant African American population, suggests potential equity issues that may require targeted interventions to address student engagement and support, such as mentorship programs, social-emotional learning, and community partnerships.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4905 Saddle Creek Rd
       Lakeland, FL  33801


(863) 614-9183

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
631st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,773 Help


Feeder schools for Tenoroc High School:

Elementary:    Lena Vista Elementary School
    Philip O'Brien Elementary School
    Polk City Elementary School
Middle:    Jere L. Stambaugh Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  1,127

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.5%
White:
39.4%
African American:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tenoroc High School ranks worse than 78.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th 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 21.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tenoroc High School 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 Student population at Tenoroc High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.5%), White (39.4%), African American (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tenoroc High School is 22. 18 high schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Tenoroc High School employs 51 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tenoroc High School is $9,773, which is the 10th highest among 26 high schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Tenoroc High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Tenoroc High School 631st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Tenoroc High School 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 Tenoroc High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 39.09 419th 620 32.4%
2011 38.37 429th 622 31.0%
2012 24.71 447th 606 26.2%
2013 17.70 530th 648 18.2%
2014 22.83 528th 687 23.1%
2016 23.66 507th 693 26.8%
2017 24.77 498th 714 30.3%
2018 23.32 525th 716 26.7%
2019 13.81 594th 734 19.1%
2021 15.18 600th 746 19.6%
2022 16.01 621st 774 19.8%
2023 20.43 597th 792 24.6%
2024 21.32 631st 807 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Tenoroc High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, August 8, 2011

Open Quote Tenoroc High School has many dedicated teachers. They are committed to seeing their students achieve their highest potential. The principal Mr. Earnest Joe, works very hard to keep an orderly campus where respect for teachers is stilled. It is a safe and orderly campus, that a parent could feel safe that his or her student attends there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Tenoroc High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 809 253 4 204 0 n/a n/a 24 1294
2010 866 239 3 198 0 n/a n/a 29 1335
2011 849 210 4 247 14 1 40 0 1365
2012 779 203 4 249 17 1 45 0 1298
2013 727 201 4 261 17 0 45 0 1255
2014 638 161 7 275 7 0 44 0 1132
2015 626 188 10 292 7 0 47 0 1170
2016 647 189 11 316 9 0 45 0 1217
2017 595 187 10 318 10 1 42 0 1163
2018 565 192 11 366 11 0 46 0 1191
2019 470 185 6 376 9 0 45 0 1091
2020 461 195 4 384 5 1 37 0 1087
2021 443 199 4 388 7 0 32 0 1073
2022 434 198 1 412 4 0 24 0 1073
2023 444 198 3 445 2 2 33 0 1127

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 Tenoroc High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1294 88.1 17.3 61.9
2010 1335 81.0 16.4 68.2
2011 1365 86.0 15.8 68.4
2012 1298 83.0 15.6 71.3
2013 1255 80.0 15.6 72
2014 1132 76.0 14.8 74.1
2015 1170 72.0 16.2 69.9
2016 1217 67.0 18.1 55.7
2017 1163 62.0 18.7 54.2
2018 1191 64.0 18.6 54.7
2019 1091 58.0 18.8 54.9
2020 1087 60.0 18.1 54.4
2021 1073 58.0 18.5 60.7
2022 1073 60.0 17.8 63.1
2023 1127 51.0 22.0 63.2

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 Tenoroc High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1294 88.1 17.3 61.9
2010 1335 81.0 16.4 68.2
2011 1365 86.0 15.8 68.4
2012 1298 83.0 15.6 71.3
2013 1255 80.0 15.6 72
2014 1132 76.0 14.8 74.1
2015 1170 72.0 16.2 69.9
2016 1217 67.0 18.1 55.7
2017 1163 62.0 18.7 54.2
2018 1191 64.0 18.6 54.7
2019 1091 58.0 18.8 54.9
2020 1087 60.0 18.1 54.4
2021 1073 58.0 18.5 60.7
2022 1073 60.0 17.8 63.1
2023 1127 51.0 22.0 63.2

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 Tenoroc High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $821 (10.8%) $6,796 (89.2%) $7,617
2019 $866 (10.4%) $7,446 (89.6%) $8,312
2020 $1,128 (13.2%) $7,404 (86.8%) $8,532
2021 $1,450 (16.0%) $7,610 (84.0%) $9,060
2022 $2,228 (22.5%) $7,692 (77.5%) $9,920
2023 $1,621 (16.6%) $8,152 (83.4%) $9,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tenoroc High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 594th of 734 High schoolsRanks 597th of 792 High schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Tenoroc High School)2323
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4544
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tenoroc High School)2725
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)4238
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Tenoroc High School)3152
 21%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)5450
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Tenoroc High School)5249
 3%
   End of Course US History (Polk)5850
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Tenoroc High School)2210
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)5141
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Tenoroc High School)2221
 1%
   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 Students10911127
 3.3%
African American185198
 7%
American Indian92
 77.8%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic376445
 18.4%
Pacific Islander02
White470444
 5.5%
Two or More Races4533
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.9%63.2%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenoroc High School

Students at Tenoroc High School are 39% Hispanic, 39% White, 18% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Tenoroc High School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,127 students attended Tenoroc High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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