GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH

6000 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD
LAKELAND, FL 33813

2,469 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

George W. Jenkins Senior High School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a prominent public secondary school within the Polk County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to both academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse population of students in grades 9 through 12. The campus is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous dual enrollment opportunities, and various career-focused elective programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, George W. Jenkins Senior High is known for its vibrant school spirit and robust extracurricular culture. The school offers an extensive selection of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs that encourage community involvement and leadership. By fostering an environment that emphasizes both high scholastic standards and personal growth, the school plays a central role in the Lakeland community, consistently striving to equip its graduates with the skills and character necessary for their future endeavors.

2,469

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,133
Hispanic	757
Black	408
Asian	68
Two or More	93
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,133 (45.9%)
Hispanic
757 (30.7%)
Black
408 (16.5%)
Two or More
93 (3.8%)
Asian
68 (2.8%)
American Indian
6 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

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)648-3566
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/gjhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,161
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 9 698

Grade 10 667

Grade 11 556

Grade 12 548

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	698
Grade 10	667
Grade 11	556
Grade 12	548

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,250	50.6%
Male	1,219	49.4%

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