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Lake Region High School

High School · Polk · Eagle Lake, FL

A Polk high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1995 THUNDER RD, Eagle Lake, FL 33839

  • Math 14% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 39% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-14.1 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation17.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.8:1
District spending per student$11,242
Chronic Absenteeism51.4%

Students at Lake Region High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
39%
2013
ELA
35%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2024
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

71.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Lake Region High School 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average575/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,229

Median home value

$234,600

Median rent

$1,479/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

77.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
11 boys'·13 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oasis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–122.4 mi290Compare →
Valor Christian Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–122.8 mi56Compare →
Winter Haven Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.9 mi2,553Compare →
Language & Literacy Academy for LearningCharter · enrollment unverified4.4PK–123.0 mi341Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#136 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

Lake Region High School is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lake Region High School

Lake Region High School is a public high school in Eagle Lake, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 1,554 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,562 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lake Region High School

What grades does Lake Region High School serve?

Lake Region High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lake Region High School?

Lake Region High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,554 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Region High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lake Region High School is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lake Region High School rank in FL?

Lake Region High School ranks #3,562 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lake Region High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Region High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Lake Region High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Region High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lake Region High School a charter school?

No, Lake Region High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lake Region High School a Title I school?

No, Lake Region High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Region High School?

71.6% of students at Lake Region High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,554
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.4%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 33839)
4,397
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
31.1
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 33839; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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