FloridaSchoolsPOLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

PublicRegularCharterGrades 1112
LAKELAND, Florida · POLK
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students343
Student:Teacher68.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch1%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
343
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
1%-48.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
11–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 11–12 in LAKELAND, Florida. The school enrolls 343 students. It is part of the POLK district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
68.6:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span11–12
DistrictPOLK
County12105
CityLAKELAND
ZIP33803
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120159004186

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment343
White1.2%
Hispanic / Latino21.5%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native59.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
1.2%
Hispanic
21.5%
Black
6.3%
Asian
9.1%
Two+
2.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %1%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)