Serving 1,545 students in grades 9-12, Lake Region 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 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,545 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Lake Region High School's student population of 1,545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,545 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Lake Region 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 Region High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3528 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Lake Region High School is ranked #3528 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Region High School often compared to?
Lake Region High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winter Haven Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Region High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Region High School is 79%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Region High School?
1,545 students attend Lake Region High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lake Region High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Region High School?
Lake Region High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Region High School offer ?
Lake Region High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Region High School part of?
Lake Region High School is part of Polk School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 5/17/2016I am a former student. I attended Lake Region from 1995-1999. I miss it so much, the staff was awesome and we had the best students around. I highly recommend this school to anyone with a student about to go into high school, or as a transfer. There is bad in all schools, so don't let the other negative comments scare ya away. I give 100% thanks to the staff that was there when I was, I say because of there care and devotion they helped me prepare myself so that I am where I am today. I own a multi million dollar company in polk county and steady growing. They prepared me for the business world. Thank you5 6/20/2012Very good school with great academic teachers!Review Lake Region High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I am a former student. I attended Lake Region from 1995-1999. I miss it so much, the staff was awesome and we had the best students around. I highly recommend this school to anyone with a student about to go into high school, or as a transfer. There is bad in all schools, so don't let the other negative comments scare ya away. I give 100% thanks to the staff that was there when I was, I say because of there care and devotion they helped me prepare myself so that I am where I am today. I own a multi million dollar company in polk county and steady growing. They prepared me for the business world. Thank you
Very good school with great academic teachers!
Review Lake Region High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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