DON E WOODS OPPORTUNITY CENTER

82 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Don E. Woods Opportunity Center, located in Dundee, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Polk County Public Schools district. The center serves as an alternative school designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. Its primary mission is to offer intensive academic support, behavioral interventions, and personalized attention to help students stay on track for graduation, address credit recovery needs, or transition back into their home schools.

Beyond its academic focus, the Opportunity Center places a significant emphasis on character development and social-emotional growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and utilizing a dedicated staff of educators and counselors, the school strives to foster a positive culture that promotes accountability, resilience, and long-term student success. The facility serves as a vital resource for the local community, aiming to re-engage students and provide them with the necessary tools to overcome personal or academic barriers.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DON E WOODS OPPORTUNITY CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	41
Black	29
Two or More	3

Hispanic
41 (50.0%)
Black
29 (35.4%)
White
9 (11.0%)
Two or More
3 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)421-3325
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/dwoc
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 20

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 16

Grade 11 10

Grade 12 4