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Best Winter Haven Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,431 students in Winter Haven, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL are Winter Haven Senior High School, Language & Literacy Academy For Learning and New Beginnings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winter Haven, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Winter Haven, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Winter Haven, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 East Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Gr: PK-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Gr: 6-12 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School
Charter School
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Gr: 10-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Technical Academy
Alternative School
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL include Winter Haven Senior High School, Language & Literacy Academy For Learning and New Beginnings High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winter Haven?
6 public high schools are located in Winter Haven.
What is the racial composition of students in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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