Kathleen Senior High School

Kathleen Senior High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1100 Red Devil Way,  Lakeland, FL
Polk County Public Schools
3.7
4.0
1,951 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Johnnie Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.26
Graduation Rate
72%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.26
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
10.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
386:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
31.2%
Black
23.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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 295 Students
Polk State College 260 Students
University of Central Florida 233 Students
University of Florida 208 Students
Florida Southern College 193 Students
Florida State University 187 Students
Southeastern University 143 Students
Florida A&M University 118 Students
University of North Florida 116 Students
University of Miami 107 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 104 Students
Nursing 75 Students
Psychology 61 Students
Aerospace Engineering 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 36 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Biology 29 Students
Computer Science 24 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 275 Reviews
3.0 Junior
2/6/2025
My overall experience Kathleen senior high school is i can say Kathleen high school really cares about us students and i just love how the teachers want to make sure that we completed all our graduation requirements so we can walk on that stage and get that standard diploma and also get us prepared to go to college and i just love how they want to make sure that we are safe and actually love us that's the best part about Kathleen senior high school and the worst part about Kathleen is there is a lot of fights and the sports teams suck and also threats i just wish that they will improve that.
3.0 Senior
1/23/2025
I enrolled into Kathleen High school in December 2024. And so far my experience hasn't been the best. The school needs to make some changes when it comes to get the students prepared for college and to do activities that would get people to want to be involved. Finding information about how to go about college is not the easiest and getting in contact with teachers, guidance counselor and etc. can be a bit difficult.
4.0 Senior
10/23/2024
Kathleen Senior High School is a great school with a large sense of community and good communication between parents, students, teachers, and administration. Frequent updates are sent via email and phone to both students and parents, which builds trust and confidence in what happens durring class and how to better a students academic preformance.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/10/2020
The school was just all around bad for my children should have home schooled.It is one step above a prison with the types of kids that attend. Fights gun lock downs drugs prostitution it was a mess.
5.0 parent
3/6/2018
Kathleen tiene un personal que trabaja muy unido, es un verdadero equipo de trabajo y todos estan enfocados en el aprendizaje y crecimiento de los estudiantes.
5.0 student
9/26/2013
My school is a great school. I am a Senior now and i am glad i have gotten to spend my entire 4 year high school career here. Teachers and Deans are great people.
5.0 student
8/21/2013
My school is a great school although this school has had many issues in tha past and was called nd still is called 'Da DIRTY LEEN".! The school has come along way with their rules and administration.! The school has become more strict including on the dress code.! They are rebuilding the school bit...

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Kathleen Senior High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Lakeland, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,951 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Kathleen Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.26, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lakeland Senior High School, McKeel Academy Of Technology, Head of the Class Learning Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lakeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kathleen Senior High School.

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