Bartow Senior High School

Bartow Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1270 S Broadway Ave,  Bartow, FL
Polk County Public Schools
3.6
3.0
2,243 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Emilean Clemons
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
52.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
363:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
44.6%
Hispanic
29.1%
Black
18.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 450 Students
University of Florida 400 Students
University of Central Florida 365 Students
Florida State University 308 Students
Polk State College 297 Students
Florida Southern College 250 Students
University of Miami 195 Students
Southeastern University 195 Students
University of North Florida 187 Students
Florida International University 136 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 126 Students
Business 106 Students
Psychology 87 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Biology 73 Students
Criminology 52 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 492 Reviews
3.0 Senior
6/5/2025
My experience at Bartow High school has been a good. We have pep rallies, friendly administration/staff, great facilities, and average school food. But with good comes bad, not terrible bad. The campus is good but the bathrooms are terrible because of the students, I don't mind the writings on the walls/stalls, but I do care about the cleanliness of the sinks which are usually covered with paper towels, hair, lash extensions, and more.
4.0 Senior
4/1/2025
Bartow Senior High school defiantly dose have a good variety of sports you can participate in. They are also very competitive what makes them even more fun. Now they can improve on having more college classes or classes that will help prepare us more for the real world. Overall though the school is not bad.
3.0 Senior
3/4/2025
The best parts of my high school experience were friendships, academic challenges and achievements, extracurricular activities, personal growth, life lessons, and preparing for the future. These experiences have made high school a truly unforgettable chapter in my life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 3 Reviews
5.0 student
8/26/2020
overall amazing ! schools full of champions , that loving doing with theyre doing . the staff , i love , because they take care of students when needed .
2.0 parent
4/3/2016
I have 2 children currently enrolled at this school. When my oldest began her 9th grade year we immediately started having bullying problems. Shes now a senior and not much has changed. I have had more meetings at this school than i can count about several issues, bullying, struggling with classes,...
2.0 parent
9/7/2015
I gave this (2) stars, because there are worse schools in Polk County, for sure.Bartow High School would probably be a failing school if they weren't using the IB, and probably Summerlin scores to pull up their grade. According to US News, less than 1/2 ar eproficient in Math and reading, and only 2...

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Bartow Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bartow, FL, in the Bartow neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Bartow Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $297,632. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summerlin Academy, Davenport High School, Gause Academy Of Leadership, and more. Learn more about what Bartow has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bartow Senior High School.

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