Lake Gibson Senior High School - Lakeland, Florida/FL

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Lake Gibson Senior High School

7007 N Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL, 33809-2280 -

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Definition of Terms

Lake Gibson Senior High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Polk County, FL

Students & Faculty

Total Students

2117 students

% Male / % Female

52% / 48%

Total Classroom Teachers

113 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 590 students

Grade 10 - 607 students

Grade 11 - 494 students

Grade 12 - 426 students

This School

(FL) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:19

1:19

Students by Ethnicity

This School

(FL) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	2%	2%
% Hispanic	11%	18%
% Black	18%	26%
% White	69%	52%

Additional Student Information

This School

(FL) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

30%

26%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

(FL) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Polk County School District

This School's Agency

(FL) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	153	24
Number of Students Managed	89,887 students	15,852 students
District Total Revenue	$755,266,000	$150,286,000
District Expenditure	$744,316,000	$148,035,000
District Revenue / Student	$8,402	$9,481
District Expenditure / Student	$8,281	$9,339
District Graduation Rates	83%	90%

Lake Gibson High School is located in Lakeland, Florida, and was established in 1979. Much of the identity of LGHS mirrors that of the Florida State University Seminoles: At the beginning of every fall semester Principal Ralph Gilchrest III introduces the years inspirational motto. 09-10:
"Together We Can!!"
School Grades
Grade for 2007: B
Grade for 2006: C
History
Alma Mater
"We lift the garnet and the gold,Colors royal, true ever bold. We are proud to hold it high,To let others know our pride.As on through life we make our way,Our mem'ries will not fail. All glory, honor, praise, to thee,Lake Gibson High School, Hail"
Mottos
From prior years include:
"Change the World!"
"Knowledge is Power, and the power is on!"
"Winners do what losers won't!".
Athletics
Lake Gibson prides itself on having a long standing tradition of athletic achievement.
Located in one of the most fertile recruiting grounds in all of college football, Lake Gibson High School in Lakeland, Florida boasts a powerful tradition that includes seven regional finals appearances and over 60 wins the past five years.
STATE FINALIST:
2004 * 2005
REGIONAL FINALIST:
2000 * 2001 * 2002 * 2003 * 2004 * 2005 * 2006
Faculty/Staff
Ralph Gilchrest III, Principal of LGHS
Debbie Donohay, Assistant Principal/Administration
Tami Dawson, Assistant Principal/Curriculum
Charles Fuchs, Dean of Students (Once retired then returned back to LGHS)
Stephen Scheloske, Administrative Dean
Victor Smith, Dean of Students
Tracy Smith, School Resource Officer
Jackie Emerson, Main Office Secretary
Carol Lutter, Guidance Secretary
School colors (garnet and gold)
Mascot (Braves)
Fight song is the same as FSU.
University of South Florida's quarterback Matt Grothe is a 2005 Alumni
The Schools Marching Band has a history of Superior Ratings at the yearly festival.
Jason Watkins graduated class of 2004 and plays for the University of Florida.
Jamie "J.D." Harmeyer from The Howard Stern Show is an alumni.
External links
LGHS Homepage
LGHS band Homepage
http://www.nationalstudent.tv/2006-2007_student_videos.asp]
LGHS Football Homepage
LGHS Yearbook Homepage

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