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George W. Jenkins Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd,
Lakeland, FL
Polk County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Tom Patton
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B
B+
B+
C+
A-
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
112
Full Time Teachers
112
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
40%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
372:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
44.3%
Hispanic
32.5%
Black
16.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
2.5%
Specialty School Programs
AP 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
611 Students
University of Florida
481 Students
University of Central Florida
480 Students
Florida State University
436 Students
Polk State College
338 Students
Florida Southern College
325 Students
University of North Florida
281 Students
Southeastern University
229 Students
University of Miami
188 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University
175 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
190 Students
Nursing
162 Students
Psychology
126 Students
Biology
100 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
74 Students
Veterinary Sciences
56 Students
Criminology
51 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
50 Students
Pre-Law Studies
45 Students
Marketing
43 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/13/2025
I love how many real-world opportunities were represented, however I wish there were more direct help with applying to colleges, since this is something that is done more independently among students.
10/24/2024
Student set the bathroom on fire, the bathrooms are located outside the buildings and are not regularly cleaned or maintained as well as super humid.
2/14/2024
My experience at George Jenkins has been wonderful. Here at George Jenkins, I am given the opportunity to participate in countless clubs in which I am able to figure out what I want to do in the near future.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/27/2025
Great school, mi twin were happy with their teacher and they reached their GPA easily.
5/22/2022
Terrible. my kids get bullied on a daily basis.
1/26/2020
I’ve been a bit of a bad kid at this school but the administration are very rude honestly. I mean they’re very mocking towards you. I’d say it’s alright, the students are nice, well some of em and the teachers are somewhat nice. but i truly dislike the administration.
3/24/2019
Third year at GJHS, and so far we never had problem. My children loves the school and so do I. My son is into swim team, both had great years at school. The administrators, teachers and staffs are wonderful and it is the only school in Polk county with 5 academies to offer. The students have choices...
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List Price Range
$152K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
850
Average Home Value
$331,090
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
45%
Average Household Income
$73,663
% of College Grads
25.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,971 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Circle B Bar Reserve
Banana Lake Park
- Boating
- Fishing
- Lake
Fort Fraser Trail
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Lake Hancock Boat Ramp
Highland CIty Ball Park
Lakeland Highlands Scrub
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Cleveland Heights
Historic and modest suburb boasting a public golf course and hiking trails
Outer City of Lakeland
Quiet suburban living close to downtown Lakeland
Lake Somerset
Small Lakeland suburb beside Lake Somerset with lots of public parks
Lakeland Highlands
Dense suburb 6 miles from downtown with lots of lakes
Eaton Park
Lakeland suburb just 5 miles from downtown but surrounded by nature preserves
Crystal Lake
Suburban community surrounding a private university 4 miles from downtown Lakeland
George W. Jenkins Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lakeland, FL, in the Highland City neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,306 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. George W. Jenkins Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 95%, 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 $331,090. Discover additional schools in the area, like Parkway Christian Academy, Lakeland Highlands Middle School, Valleyview Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lakeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near George W. Jenkins Senior High School.