High School IB Programs
There are presently two high school IB sites in Polk County. A student’s residential address within the school district determines which IB high school the student could be eligible to attend. See below for a specific listing of schools.
If you have any questions regarding the International Baccalaureate school at Bartow High School (863-534-0194) or Haines City High School (863-419-3371), please contact the respective high school.
Bartow High School
Students zoned for the following high schools are eligible to attend the Bartow High IB Program (bhsib.polkschoolsfl.com):
- Bartow High
- Fort Meade High
- Frostproof High
- George Jenkins High
- Kathleen High
- Lakeland High
- Mulberry High
- Formerly attendance zone for Lake Wales High
Haines City High School
Students zoned for the following high schools are eligible to attend the Haines City High IB Program (hchsib.polkschoolsfl.com/):
- Haines City High
- Auburndale High
- Davenport High
- Lake Gibson High
- Lake Region High
- Ridge Community High
- Tenoroc High
- Winter Haven High
District Expectations
Students are expected to adhere to all the academic, ethical and behavioral requirements described in the Code of Student Conduct. Depending on the location of a student’s residency, students and families need to be aware of the additional time commitment involved in utilizing district transportation.
Florida State Statutes
f.s. 1009.534 (1)(c):
A student is eligible for a Florida Academic Scholars award if he or she meets the general eligibility requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and has been awarded an International Baccalaureate Diploma from the International Baccalaureate Office or an Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma from the University of Cambridge International Examinations Office.
f.s. 1009.535 (1)(b):
A student is eligible for a Florida Medallion Scholars award if he or she meets the general eligibility requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and has completed the International Baccalaureate curriculum but failed to earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma or has completed the Advanced International Certificate of Education curriculum but failed to earn the Advanced International Certificate of Education Diploma, and has attained at least the score required under f.s. 1009.531(6)(b) on the combined verbal and quantitative parts of the Scholastic Aptitude Test, the Scholastic Assessment Test, or the recentered Scholastic Assessment Test of the College Entrance Examination, or an equivalent score on the ACT Assessment Program.