Public schools in Haines City, FL
9 open public schools with an address in Haines City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,201
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
20.8:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Haines City public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Haines City, FL: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,201 students, an average of 911 per school. The largest campus is Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), and the largest elementary school is Sandhill Elementary School (1,111).
Every listed school belongs to Polk. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 20.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Haines City
Elementary schools in Haines City
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Elementary School Polk | PK–06 | 780 | 17.3:1 | |
| Bethune Academy Polk · Magnet | PK–05 | 430 | 21.5:1 | |
| Eastside Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 725 | 21.3:1 | |
| Sandhill Elementary School Polk | PK–05 | 1,111 | 18.8:1 | |
| Scenic Terrace K-8 Polk | KG–08 | 0 | — |
Middle schools in Haines City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jenkins Academy of Technology Middle School Polk · Magnet | 06–08 | 506 | 20.2:1 | |
| Shelley S. Boone Middle School Polk | 06–08 | 1,329 | 26.6:1 |
High schools in Haines City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School Polk · Magnet | 09–12 | 3,105 | 25.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Haines City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Academy (Reaching Every Adolescent Learner) Polk · Alternative School | 04–12 | 215 | 9.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.5%
- Hispanic57.5%
- Black29.2%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Haines City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,201 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Haines City
How many public schools are in Haines City, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Haines City: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,201 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Haines City?
All listed public schools with an address in Haines City belong to Polk. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Haines City?
Haines City Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Haines City, with 3,105 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Haines City?
No school with an address in Haines City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Florida.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Haines City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Haines City public schools is 20.8:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Haines City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities