Enrollment
296
High
DISTRICT 1,012 · STATE 1,035
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POLK·NCES 120159008246
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO
3425 WINTER LAKE RD, LAKELAND, FL 33803 · (863) 669-2322 · Polk County
GRADES 11–12HIGH41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL296 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
32.9:1
9 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 171 | 58% |
| Grade 12 | 125 | 42% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within POLK. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Polk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 296 | #551 of 830 | #21 of 35 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 32.9:1 | #544 of 575 | #21 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.8% | #45 of 594 | #2 of 22 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +38.3% | #31 of 246 | #2 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
296
+23 (+8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
32.9:1
was 39.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 296 | 9 | 32.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 254 | 7 | 36.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 255 | 7 | 36.4:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 273 | 7 | 39.0:1 | 1% (3) |
| 2017-18 | 214 | 6 | 35.7:1 | 5% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 148 | 4 | 37.0:1 | 5% (7) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO.
About POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO
Students in LAKELAND, Florida, attend POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO, a very small high school. It offers grades 11 through 12 and has 296 students enrolled. That is 71% below the average of about 1,035 students for high schools in Florida.
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO falls under POLK, which has 163 schools enrolling 116,552 students.
The largest group at POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO is White students, at 33%. Other students are 31% Black, 30% Hispanic, and 3% multiracial. That is lower than the 56% White share among all Polk County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 70%.
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO reported 9 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 32.9:1. By comparison, the average for high schools in Florida is 23.5:1.
For Polk County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $65,978 a year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO, Polk County has 172 public schools.
Of the public schools around it, POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO is closest to POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The NCES locale for POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area. NCES lists POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO as a charter school.
Enrollment increased 8% over 4 years, reaching 296 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 39.0:1 to 32.9:1.
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Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in POLK
- HAINES CITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,105 students
- DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,731 students
- WINTER HAVEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,648 students
- RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,632 students
- GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,469 students
- BARTOW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,276 students
Other schools in LAKELAND
- GEORGE W. JENKINS SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,469 students
- LAKELAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,985 students
- LAKE GIBSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,973 students
- KATHLEEN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,861 students
- MCKEEL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGYHigh · 1,750 students
- SOUTH MCKEEL ACADEMYElementary · 1,200 students
Nearby schools
- POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 343
- BILL DUNCAN OPPORTUNITY CENTER0.3 mi · 87
- MAYNARD A TRAVISS TECHNICAL ACADEMY0.5 mi · 151
- HIGHLAND CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.7 mi · 414
- OSCAR J. POPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.8 mi · 365
- HIGHLANDS GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.0 mi · 691
Frequently asked questions
About POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOWhat is the total enrollment at POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO?
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO enrolls approximately 296 students in grades 11-12.
What grades does POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO serve?
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO serves grades 11-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO?
The student-to-teacher ratio at POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO is approximately 32.9:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO?
At POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO, the student body is approximately 33% White, 30% Hispanic, 31% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO in?
POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHO is part of POLK.
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