Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School serves 296 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (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:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School's student population of 296 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are the perfect place to soar.
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)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
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
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 88%.
How many students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School?
296 students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 33:1, 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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