Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program serves 50 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
42%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program?
50 students attend Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program students are Black, 40% of students are White, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program offer ?
Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program part of?
Winter Haven B.e.s.t. Program is part of Polk School District.
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