Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center serves 58 students in grades 4-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center's student population of 58 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
58 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
41%
38%
Black
52%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
The graduation rate of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
58 students attend Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center offer ?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center part of?
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center is part of Polk School District.
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