Serving 2,005 students in grades 9-12, Lakeland Senior 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,005 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakeland Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lakeland Senior High School's student population of 2,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,005 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lakeland Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lakeland Senior High School is 0.68, 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
#2272 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
22%
21%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lakeland Senior High School's ranking?
Lakeland Senior High School is ranked #2272 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lakeland Senior High School often compared to?
Lakeland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Jenkins Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lakeland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lakeland Senior High School is 88%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lakeland Senior High School?
2,005 students attend Lakeland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lakeland Senior High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeland Senior High School?
Lakeland Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lakeland Senior High School offer ?
Lakeland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lakeland Senior High School part of?
Lakeland Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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