Mulberry High School is a four-year public high school located in Mulberry, Florida, serving the city and surrounding areas.
Serving 1,451 students in grades 9-12, Mulberry Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mulberry Senior High School's student population of 1,451 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
White, Blue, Grey, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Rising midst the blue and white 'neath the Mulberry tree stands our dear old alma mater proud for all to see.
School Rankings
Mulberry Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mulberry Senior High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3220 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
38%
Black
9%
21%
White
38%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Polk School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mulberry Senior High School's ranking?
Mulberry Senior High School is ranked #3220 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mulberry Senior High School often compared to?
Mulberry Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Wales Senior High School, George W. Jenkins Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mulberry Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Mulberry Senior High School is 87%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mulberry Senior High School?
1,451 students attend Mulberry Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mulberry Senior High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mulberry Senior High School?
Mulberry Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mulberry Senior High School offer ?
Mulberry Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mulberry Senior High School part of?
Mulberry Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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