Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School serves 254 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School's student population of 254 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School?
254 students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School offer ?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School part of?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School is part of Polk School District.
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