Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Lake Placid High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Lake Placid High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Placid High School is 0.64, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Placid High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Placid High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Placid High School?
868 students attend Lake Placid High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lake Placid High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Placid High School?
Lake Placid High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Placid High School offer ?
Lake Placid High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Placid High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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