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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK·NCES 120159005349

CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH

999 AVENUE H NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881 · (863) 298-6800 · Polk County
GRADES 10–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL340 STUDENTS
Enrollment
340
High
DISTRICT 1,012 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
48.6:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.0:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 65% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 10
69
Grade 11
130
Grade 12
141
Student demographics
White
13941%
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
12136%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 38%
Black
6519%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Asian
82%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Two+
41%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13640%
Female
20460%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
95.0%
FL avg 56.7%
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
340
+35 (+11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
48.6:1
was 21.8:1
% White
41%
was 59%
% Hispanic
36%
was 22%
% Black
19%
was 10%
% Asian
2%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH

CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH operates as a rural-scale secondary school in WINTER HAVEN, Florida, operated by POLK. Current enrollment sits at 340 students spanning grades 10 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,035 students per school, that is 67% smaller than typical.

POLK comprises 163 schools with combined enrollment of 116,552 students; CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH is among them.

Demographically, CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH reports that 41% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school lists 36% Hispanic, 19% Black, 2% Asian. By comparison, Polk County as a whole is about 56% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at school resources, On paper, CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 48.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.5:1, putting CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH higher than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, census data for Polk County shows median household earnings sit near $65,978, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH is one of 172 public schools in Polk County (combined enrollment of about 117,004 students).

Nearest neighbor: FRANK E. BRIGHAM ACADEMY, around 0.8 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area. CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH has edged up 11%, going from 305 students in 2018 to 340 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 59% to 41% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 21.8:1 in 2018 to 48.6:1 in 2025.

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Polk County at a glance

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Population
790,694
Census ACS
Median income
$65,978
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
172
117,004 students

Quick facts

School name
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
District
POLK
Address
999 AVENUE H NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881
Phone
(863) 298-6800
County
Polk County
Level
High
Grade range
10–12
Total enrollment
340
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
48.6:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
120159005349
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
What is the total enrollment at CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH?
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH enrolls approximately 340 students in grades 10-12.
What age range does CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH serve?
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH serves students from grade 10 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH?
Approximately 48.6:1 students per teacher at CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH.
How diverse is CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH?
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH reports a student body of 41% White, 36% Hispanic, 19% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH in?
CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH is part of POLK.
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