Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School serves 242 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
36%
21%
White
37%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School?
242 students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School offer ?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School part of?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School is part of Polk School District.
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