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Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho
High School · Polk · Lakeland, FL
A charter high school in Lakeland, FL where students score 56 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3425 WINTER LAKE RD, Lakeland, FL 33803
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 7-year record (2015–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho 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 52Bikeable
- 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
$63,180
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33803; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polk State College Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 11–12 | 0.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Bill Duncan Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Maynard a Traviss Technical AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Chain of Lakes Collegiate HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 11–12 | Not available | 314 | 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.
Polk
- Schools in district
- 167
- Rank in district
- #58 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
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho is listed in POLK; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho is a public high school in Lakeland, FL, part of Polk, serving approximately 254 students in grades 11th-12th with a 36.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,959 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho
What grades does Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho serve?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho is 36.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho rank in FL?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho ranks #1,959 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho's MySchoolScout rating?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho a charter school?
Yes, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho a Title I school?
No, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High Scho is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (863) 669-2322
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33803)
- 29,058
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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.
- 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 33803; 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, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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