About Our School

School Information:

General Information

Welcome to Bartow High School—Home of Champions!

As we begin this academic year, I’m excited to share our guiding mantra:
“Keep Going, Keep Growing.”
This simple yet powerful phrase reflects our commitment to perseverance and continuous improvement, both in and out of the classroom.

At Bartow High, we live by Jacket PRIDE, which stands for:

• Preparation – Arrive ready to learn and lead.
• Respect – Treat others with kindness and dignity.
• Integrity – Do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
• Dedication – Commit to excellence in all you do.
• Engagement – Be present, be involved, be inspired.
• Together, we will build a culture of achievement, character, and community. Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or staff member, your role is vital in shaping the success of our school.

Let’s make this year one of growth, resilience, and championship spirit.

With Jacket PRIDE,
Lance Lawson
Principal, Bartow High School

EMERGENCY AND CONTACT INFORMATION

We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to campus for the 2020-2021 school year!

Go Jackets!

Our History

Bartow High School traces its institutional heritage to the one room log schoolhouse built in 1858 by pioneer Redding Blount. The community at the time was called Fort Blount after the small civilian stockade built for refuge during the Third Seminole Indian War. The primitive school served the needs of the local pioneer families. The community was also known as Peace Creek. The first professional educator was Dr. Daniel Waldron whose salary was paid for by Blount. The advent of the War Between the States interrupted the educational pace, and brought a new name to the town. Fort Blount received its own postal service and the community was renamed Bartow. Bartow was the name chosen to honor Confederate General Francis Bartow of Georgia. He was the first high ranking officer to die in battle for the southern cause.

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What Makes Us Different?

At Bartow High School, we are proud to be a dynamic academic institution offering students a variety of educational pathways through both traditional and innovative classroom experiences. While we are currently a “C” school, we are committed to continuous improvement and strive every day to become an “A” school.