TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL

1,141 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tenoroc High School, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public secondary school within the Polk County Public School District. Situated on a sprawling campus near the Saddle Creek area, the school is known for its modern facilities and a diverse academic environment that serves a wide range of students in the local community. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular activities designed to engage students both in and out of the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, Tenoroc High School is particularly recognized for its career and technical education (CTE) programs, which are designed to provide students with hands-on training and industry certifications to prepare them for the workforce or higher education. The school also maintains a strong focus on school spirit, fostering a supportive environment through various athletic teams, clubs, and student organizations. By combining academic rigor with practical skill-building and community involvement, Tenoroc aims to equip its students with the necessary tools for success after graduation.

1,141

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	403
Hispanic	478
Black	214
Asian	10
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
478 (41.9%)
White
403 (35.3%)
Black
214 (18.8%)
Two or More
31 (2.7%)
Asian
10 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

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)614-9183
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/tenoroc
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	829
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 9 332

Grade 10 324

Grade 11 286

Grade 12 199

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	332
Grade 10	324
Grade 11	286
Grade 12	199

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TENOROC HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	511	44.8%
Male	630	55.2%

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