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
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Niche Grades

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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 285 Students
Polk State College 258 Students
University of Central Florida 224 Students
University of Florida 195 Students
Florida Southern College 186 Students
Florida State University 177 Students
Southeastern University 136 Students
University of North Florida 114 Students
Florida A&M University 109 Students
University of Miami 99 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 101 Students
Nursing 73 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Aerospace Engineering 41 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 39 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 36 Students
Criminology 31 Students
Biology 29 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 275 Reviews
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.
3.0 Senior
1/19/2025
I would like to see a different take on creating the schools culture. As well involving the students and parents more inside of the school.
4.0 Senior
5/8/2024
My overall experience has been wonderful. The faculty is amazing and always puts in the effort to help out the students that struggle I believe the academics are up to par with the State requirements. I think that parent involvement should be pushed more. I believe that the safety of the students is good.
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. Annual tuition is $0. 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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