Bethune Academy
Haines City, FL 33844
Phone: (863) 421-3334
Fax: (863) 421-3243
District: Polk
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades K-5 • 461 students
Bethune Academy, located in Haines City, Florida, is a public elementary school in the Polk district. It is among the few public elementary schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Bethune Academy is a public school in the Polk school district located in Haines City, FL. The principal of Bethune Academy is Mrs. Sharon Knowles. As of 2015, the students are 33.4% Hispanic; 33.2% White, non-Hispanic; 30.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 1.5% Asian; 1.5% Multiracial; and 0.2% Native American or Native Alaskan. 59.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 15% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33.4% | 30.5% | 30.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 33.2% | 43.5% | 40.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 30.2% | 20.9% | 22.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 3% | 3.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 59.9% | 57.8% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 15% | 10.7% | 9.5% |
There are no bases within 50 miles of Bethune Academy.
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