For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,198 students in Winter Haven, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Winter Haven, FL are Ridge Teen Parent Program, Winter Haven Senior High School and Ridge Technical College. 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 23% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Winter Haven have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Winter Haven, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Florida average of 87%.
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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winter Haven, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Teen Parent Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7700 Lucerne Park Rd
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2512
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Winter Haven Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| 2,553 students
Rank: #33.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Grades: PK-12
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
New Beginnings High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Magnolia Ave Sw, #200
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-5666
Grades: 6-12
| 837 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School
Charter School
999 Avenue H Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-6800
Grades: 11-12
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Technical Academy
Alternative School
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Winter Haven, Florida 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Skills Center Polk County East (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7500 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 325-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Mark Wilcox Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
611 Post Ave Sw
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
S.t.a.r. Charter School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
225 Avenue B, Nw
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-0063
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2500 Havendale Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 965-5586
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
135 Avenue Y Ne
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 298-5631
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Winter Haven Pace (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1201 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 534-0966
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
Winter Haven Step Up Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 291-5330
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Ridge Teen Parent Program, Winter Haven Senior High School and Ridge Technical College.
How many public high schools are located in Winter Haven?
7 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Winter Haven are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winter Haven include: Ridge Teen Parent Program vs. Ridge Technical College, Ridge Technical College vs. Ridge Teen Parent Program
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