George W. Jenkins Senior High School
School Overview
George W. Jenkins Senior High School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida. It is a school in Polk County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 57% of students are proficient in Math learning and 55% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,338 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 111 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,338 students are attending George W. Jenkins Senior High School. By gender, there are 1,170 and 1,168 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
George W. Jenkins Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 215 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Black | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| White | 156 | 87 | 69 |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| IDEA program | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 215 | 118 | 97 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 111 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for George W. Jenkins Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 111 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 111 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 6 | 5.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3 | 2.7% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 390 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 235,283 Households |
| Population | 673,475 |
| Male | 336,279 |
| Female | 349,939 |
| Child Population | 204,489 |
| Total Housing Units | 295,456 Units |
| Average House Value | $150,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $978 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $50,584 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.31% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
George W. Jenkins Senior High School offers 17 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 622 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 662 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at George W. Jenkins Senior High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 17 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 622 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 81 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 71 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 616 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 662 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Polk
In Polk, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAKELAND, Florida
22 private schools are serving students in LAKELAND, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.