Top Rankings
Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 15,053 students in Lake School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Lake School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Dora High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
66 Schools
1,283 Schools
# Students
47,340 Students
1,016,942 Students
# Teachers
2,694 Teachers
47,212 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.7%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
38%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
44%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,038. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,322 is less than the state median of $11,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$523 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$489 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,040
$12,038
Spending / Student
$10,322
$11,689
Best Lake School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1250 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Dora High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Highland St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2177
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2177
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Lake Minneola High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13322 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,683 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 N Trowell Ave
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3131
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Eustis High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 E Washington Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-7449
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-7449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
South Lake High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15600 Silver Eagle Rd
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 394-2100
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 394-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Tavares High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 N New Hampshire Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-3007
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Leesburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Yellow Jacket Way
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5047
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5047
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South
Alternative School
513 Albrook St
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 394-2035
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 394-2035
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Technical College
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Park Education Center
Alternative School
680 E Highland Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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