Serving 829 students in grades 9-12, Lake Placid High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 829 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Placid High School serves the southern part of its school district in Lake Placid, FL, covering an extensive area of approximately 641.2 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 21 miles and the furthest edge located about 26.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Placid High School's student population of 829 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
829 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Placid High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Placid High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3203 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Dragons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Placid High School's ranking?
Lake Placid High School is ranked #3203 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Placid High School often compared to?
Lake Placid High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sebring High School, Avon Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Placid High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Placid High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lake Placid High School?
829 students attend Lake Placid High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lake Placid High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Placid High School?
Lake Placid High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Placid High School offer ?
Lake Placid High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Placid High School part of?
Lake Placid High School is part of Highlands School District.
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