Located near Lake Otis in a cozy neighborhood, Winter Haven Senior High School is a well-established public school serving over 2,000 students. With a history of over 120 years, this beloved high school has seen major league baseball players, Olympic gold medalists, Navy SEALs and acclaimed singer-songwriters pass through its doors.
Offering a wide variety of programs and clubs, Winter Haven Senior High School provides students with a dizzying array of options to obtain essential skills for different potential careers. Whether they learn how to navigate a commercial kitchen at Café Blue, network with industry leaders at the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, or obtain hands-on experience with the Future Farmers of America, students graduate with invaluable skills and training for future endeavors.
Academically talented students have several choices to help them prepare for higher education, including advanced placement courses, a dual enrollment program with Polk State College and the Advanced International Certificate of Education program. Offered solely through the University of Cambridge International Examinations, this accelerated method of academic study allows students to accrue up to 45 hours of college credit at all public universities and colleges in Florida.
With its upbeat and inclusive environment and commitment to educating each student, Winter Haven Senior High School is an excellent choice to provide children with all the tools they need to succeed.
Winter Haven Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
600 6th St SE,
Winter Haven, FL
Polk County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Gina Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
B
C+
C
B-
A-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
24.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
329:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Hispanic
33.4%
White
32%
Black
30%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida
625 Students
University of South Florida
541 Students
University of Florida
524 Students
Florida State University
486 Students
Polk State College
456 Students
Florida Southern College
325 Students
University of North Florida
285 Students
University of Miami
266 Students
Southeastern University
251 Students
Florida International University
239 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
166 Students
Business
158 Students
Psychology
109 Students
Biology
103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
88 Students
Computer Science
58 Students
Physical Therapy
46 Students
Criminology
45 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities
40 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/22/2024
The best parts of my experience were the bonds I created with teachers and the admin, they love me here and I absolutely love them too. The worst parts of my experience was the food, and a lot of the students can be very rude and immature. I'd like to see more involvement with the students and a change in how the admin takes care of bullies. I'd also like to see better food in the cafeteria.
8/21/2024
At Winter Haven Senior High School the pros definitely outweigh the cons, especially when you're in the Cambridge program offered at the campus. The education you get at the school is unbeatable, but the people there are just okay, including staff.
2/23/2024
I enjoyed my experience at WHHS. I was involved in the Robotechnic program, band, gaming club and National Honor Society. I was involved in these programs because I enjoyed them all and think there are lots of other clubs and activities where everyone can be involved in something.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/6/2019
Compared to jsa, this is amazing. Students are very supportive towards new teachers.
4/14/2016
A fine example of an across the board failure to lead, hold teachers to account, maintain order and discipline, communicate with parents, on and on and on... While the administrators defend their dysfunctional, half effort attempts at their jobs the children are the life long victims of a runaway sc...
9/26/2013
this school is the best bc they can play sports better then any other school and they have the best teacher then any other schools!
7/24/2011
WHHS is a great high school. The teachers may not know how to always run their classrooms but they do care. If the students were better behaved maybe the teachers could teach better. The principal is one of the best principals I've ever had. The construction the school is under is only temporary and...
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Attendance Zone
About Downtown Winter Haven
List Price Range
$124K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$259,064
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
54%
Household Income
$68,503
% of College Grads
18.8%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,693 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.0%
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Central Park
- Picnic Area
Sertoma Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Kiwanis Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Lake Maude Nature Park
- Football
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Rotary Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Joyce B. Davis Memorial Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Inman Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Martin Luther King Park
- Picnic Area
- Kayak/Canoe
- Playground
South Lake Howard Nature Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
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