Auburndale High School is a four-year public high school located in Auburndale, Florida, United States, and a part of Polk County Public Schools. The school serves about 1,800 students from ninth through twelfth grades.
Serving 1,770 students in grades 9-12, Auburndale Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Auburndale Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Auburndale Senior High School's student population of 1,770 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,770 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
90 acres (36 ha)
School Rankings
Auburndale Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Auburndale Senior High School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3366 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
38%
Black
23%
21%
White
39%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bloodhounds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburndale Senior High School's ranking?
Auburndale Senior High School is ranked #3366 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Auburndale Senior High School often compared to?
Auburndale Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Auburndale Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Auburndale Senior High School is 77%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Auburndale Senior High School?
1,770 students attend Auburndale Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Auburndale Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Auburndale Senior High School?
Auburndale Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Auburndale Senior High School offer ?
Auburndale Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Auburndale Senior High School part of?
Auburndale Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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