Life Skills Center Polk County East serves 226 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤10%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
43%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤5%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center Polk County East?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center Polk County East is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center Polk County East?
226 students attend Life Skills Center Polk County East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Life Skills Center Polk County East students are Black, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Skills Center Polk County East?
Life Skills Center Polk County East has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center Polk County East offer ?
Life Skills Center Polk County East offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Polk County East part of?
Life Skills Center Polk County East is part of Polk School District.
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