Very Good
#1413 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 37% in state
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
High School · Polk · Winter Haven, FL
A Polk charter high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
999 AVENUE H NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- Math 50% proficient (2016)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2015, reaching 50% in 2016, across a 2-year record (2015–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2016)
Based on 2 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chain of Lakes Collegiate High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winter Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,867
Median home value
$177,400
Median rent
$1,153/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33881; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language & Literacy Academy for LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Winter Haven Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,553 | Compare → |
| Winter Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Jean O'dell Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–12 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #37 of 155
- District spending per student
- $11,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is a public high school in Winter Haven, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 314 students in grades 11th-12th with a 62.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
What grades does Chain of Lakes Collegiate High serve?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is 62.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chain of Lakes Collegiate High rank in FL?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High ranks #1,413 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Chain of Lakes Collegiate High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Is Chain of Lakes Collegiate High a charter school?
Yes, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chain of Lakes Collegiate High a Title I school?
No, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 62.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 298-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33881)
- 39,189
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33881; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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