Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School
Tel:
(863) 669-2322
- Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School serves 214 students in grades 11-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School's student population of 214 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 11-12 |
| Total Students | 214 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | <50% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 33% |
| Black | 32% | 22% |
| White | 43% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Charter High School is Bill Duncan Opportunity Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Bill Duncan Opportunity Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 37 students
0.2 miles
3333 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2860 0.2 6-12 37 - Lakeland Maynard A Traviss Technical College Vocational School
Grades: 6-12 | 236 students
0.3 miles
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700 0.3 6-12 236 - Lakeland Polk State College Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 11-12 | 296 students
0.5 miles
3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 669-2322 0.5 11-12 296 - Lakeland Oscar J. Pope Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
1.4 miles
2730 Maine Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 499-2992 1.4 PK-5 494 - Lakeland South Mckeel Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 1,195 student
2.0 miles
2222 Edgewood Dr S
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 510-0044 2.0 PK-8 1,195
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