FROSTPROOF MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH

POLK
1000 PALM AVE N
FROSTPROOF, FL 33843
998 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Frostproof Middle/Senior High School, located in the heart of Frostproof, Florida, serves as a comprehensive educational institution that bridges the gap between middle school and high school. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the school is uniquely structured to provide a continuous learning environment for students in grades 6 through 12. This "combined" model allows for a tight-knit campus community where younger students can benefit from the mentorship of older peers and a shared faculty focused on long-term student development.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town culture of Frostproof, often serving as a central hub for community spirit and pride. Known for its "Bulldog" mascot, the school offers a variety of academic programs, extracurricular activities, and athletic opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that includes college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. By maintaining a focus on both academic rigor and character development, Frostproof Middle/Senior High aims to provide a supportive transition from adolescence to adulthood within a stable, familiar environment.
998
Total Students
65.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    474 (47.5%)
  • White
    414 (41.5%)
  • Black
    82 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: POLK
Phone: (863)635-7809
Website: http://schools.polk-fl.net/fmshs
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 998
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 695
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 6 129
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 164
Grade 9 162
Grade 10 144
Grade 11 134
Grade 12 138
Gender Ratio