Lake Region High School is a public high school located in Eagle Lake, Florida. It is operated by Polk County Public Schools, the countywide public school district. Lake Region High School opened August 14, 1995. Current enrollment is nearly 2000, with the senior class enrollment just over 300.
Serving 1,554 students in grades 9-12, Lake Region 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 13% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lake Region High School's student population of 1,554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1995
Colors
Black, Silver, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Alma Mater to thee we sing, as our voices raise. Spirit, pride and loyalty to our school we praise.
School Rankings
Lake Region 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 Region High School is 0.66, 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
#3527 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
74%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Horse
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Region High School's ranking?
Lake Region High School is ranked #3527 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Region High School often compared to?
Lake Region High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winter Haven Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Region High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Region High School is 74%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Region High School?
1,554 students attend Lake Region High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lake Region High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Region High School?
Lake Region High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Region High School offer ?
Lake Region High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Region High School part of?
Lake Region High School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
I am a former student. I attended Lake Region from 1995-1999. I miss it so much, the staff was awesome and we had the best students around. I highly recommend this school to anyone with a student about to go into high school, or as a transfer. There is bad in all schools, so don't let the other negative comments scare ya away. I give 100% thanks to the staff that was there when I was, I say because of there care and devotion they helped me prepare myself so that I am where I am today. I own a multi million dollar company in polk county and steady growing. They prepared me for the business world. Thank you
5 6/20/2012
Very good school with great academic teachers!
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