For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,461 students in Highlands County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands County, FL are Hill-gustat Middle School, The At Youth Care Lane and Highlands Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highlands County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Highlands County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Highlands County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Placid High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Highlands County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill-gustat Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Schumacher Rd
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Sebring, FL 33872
(863) 471-5437
Grades: 6-9
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
The At Youth Care Lane
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4121 Youth Care Ln
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5457
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Highlands Virtual School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sebring High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3514 Kenilworth Blvd
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,646 students
Rank: #55.
Avon Park High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Main St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Placid High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: PK-12
| 36 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highlands County Schools Jail Program
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5583
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Highlands County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4121 Youth Care Lane
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 386-5250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alternative Unlimited Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Highlands County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-556
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
426 School St
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5610
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Highlands Youth Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
242 South Blvd
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3815
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Hopewell Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
100 E 4th St
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-6818
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Last Chance Ranch High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
19570 County Road 731
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Venus, FL 33960
(863) 699-3785
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 471-5564
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highlands County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Highlands County, FL include Hill-gustat Middle School, The At Youth Care Lane and Highlands Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in Highlands County, FL?
9 public high schools are located in Highlands County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Highlands County, FL?
Highlands County, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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