For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,856 students in 33853, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33853, FL are Lake Wales Senior High School, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33853 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33853, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33853 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Wales Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33853, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Gr: 6-10 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
33853, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 S Fourth Steet
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Our Childrens Middle Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
16 3rd St N
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33853, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33853, FL include Lake Wales Senior High School, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 33853?
4 public high schools are located in 33853.
What is the racial composition of students in 33853?
33853 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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