MULBERRY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

1,451 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mulberry Senior High School, located in Mulberry, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the school provides a comprehensive educational program that includes core academic coursework, a variety of elective options, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. The campus serves as a central hub for the Mulberry community, focusing on academic achievement, personal growth, and student engagement within a traditional high school environment.

The school is known for its "Panther" pride and maintains a commitment to fostering a supportive culture for its diverse student body. In addition to its standard curriculum, Mulberry Senior High often incorporates vocational and career-readiness initiatives, reflecting the district's broader goal of preparing students for both college and the modern workforce. For current information regarding school calendars, athletic schedules, academic resources, or district-specific policies, students and parents are encouraged to visit the school’s official website at http://schools.polk-fl.net/MHS.

1,451

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MULBERRY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	549
Hispanic	720
Black	130
Asian	8
Two or More	39
American Indian	5

Hispanic
720 (49.6%)
White
549 (37.8%)
Black
130 (9.0%)
Two or More
39 (2.7%)
Asian
8 (0.6%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

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)701-1104
Website:	http://mhs.polk-fl.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,007
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 9 392

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 338

Grade 12 320