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Lake Wales Senior High School

1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,586 students in grades 9-12, Lake Wales Senior 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 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lake Wales Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lake Wales Senior High School's student population of 1,586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lake Wales Senior 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 Wales Senior 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2181 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Wales Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lake Wales Senior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Wales Senior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Wales Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
82%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Lake Wales Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Wales Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Wales Senior High School's ranking?
Lake Wales Senior High School is ranked #2181 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Wales Senior High School often compared to?
Lake Wales Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulberry Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Wales Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Wales Senior High School is 82%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Wales Senior High School?
1,586 students attend Lake Wales Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lake Wales Senior High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% 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 Wales Senior High School?
Lake Wales Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Wales Senior High School offer ?
Lake Wales Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lake Wales Senior High School part of?
Lake Wales Senior High School is part of Polk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 82% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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