Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School (2026 Ranking)

Q: 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%.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803

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Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School serves 254 students in grades 11-12.

The percentage of students achieving is ≤20% (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 Facts (2026)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 11-12
Enrollment: 254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
: <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:

School Overview

Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School
11	111
12	143

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Total Students

254 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School
2023	255
2022	242
2021	273
2020	232
2019	232
2018	199
2017	199
2016	148
2015	121
2014	46

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Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School
2023	7
2022	7
2021	7
2020	5
2019	5
2018	6
2017	6
2016	4
2015	2

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School Motto

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School Rankings

The 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.

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State Level (FL)

≤20%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	20%	52%	41%
2022	30%	52%	42%
2021	15%	48%	39%
2019	50%	59%	50%
2017	50%	57%	46%
2016	20%	54%	43%

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<50%

52%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2022	50%	52%	42%
2021	50%	51%	43%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

36:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	36:1	17:1	18:1
2022	35:1	16:1	18:1
2021	39:1	16:1	17:1
2020	46:1	16:1	17:1
2019	46:1	16:1	17:1
2018	33:1	16:1	16:1
2017	33:1	15:1	16:1
2016	37:1	16:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2016-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	1%	3%	2%
2022	2%	3%	2%
2021	5%	3%	2%
2020	1%	3%	2%
2019	1%	3%	2%
2018	2%	4%	2%
2017	2%	4%	2%
2016	2%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

27%

37%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	27%	37%	41%
2022	23%	36%	39%
2021	22%	35%	38%
2020	19%	34%	35%
2019	19%	34%	35%
2018	25%	32%	33%
2017	25%	32%	33%
2016	25%	32%	32%
2015	20%	31%	30%
2014	24%	30%	29%

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Black

38%

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	33%	21%	21%
2022	36%	21%	20%
2021	39%	22%	21%
2020	30%	22%	21%
2019	30%	22%	21%
2018	31%	22%	21%
2017	31%	22%	21%
2016	34%	23%	22%
2015	34%	23%	22%
2014	28%	23%	21%

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White

29%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	34%	35%	34%
2022	37%	36%	36%
2021	31%	36%	37%
2020	45%	37%	39%
2019	45%	37%	39%
2018	38%	39%	42%
2017	38%	39%	42%
2016	38%	39%	43%
2015	44%	40%	44%
2014	48%	41%	44%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	4%	4%	2%
2022	2%	4%	3%
2021	3%	4%	2%
2020	4%	4%	3%
2019	4%	4%	3%
2018	4%	3%	2%
2017	4%	3%	2%
2016	1%	3%	2%
2015	2%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	0.71	0.70	0.68
2022	0.69	0.70	0.68
2021	0.71	0.70	0.68
2020	0.68	0.70	0.68
2019	0.68	0.70	0.68
2018	0.70	0.70	0.68
2017	0.70	0.70	0.68
2016	0.68	0.70	0.67
2015	0.66	0.70	0.67
2014	0.64	0.69	0.68

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≥95%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	95%	87%	78%
2022	95%	87%	78%
2021	95%	89%	85%
2020	95%	89%	87%
2019	95%	87%	81%
2018	82%	86%	80%
2017	77%	83%	75%
2016	30%	82%	72%
2015	10%	79%	69%
2014	15%	78%	69%

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Eligible for

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2023	4%	49%	51%
2022	21%	50%	55%
2021	3%	50%	52%
2020	30%	50%	51%
2019	30%	50%	51%
2018	4%	53%	51%
2017	4%	53%	51%
2016	4%	48%	51%
2014	48%	52%	55%

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Eligible for (21-22)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2014-2022)
Year	Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Florida	Polk School District
2022	5%	3%	1%
2020	1%	6%	1%
2019	1%	6%	1%
2014	2%	6%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Polk School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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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