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South Lake High School

High School · Lake · Groveland, FL

A high school in Groveland, FL where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15600 SILVER EAGLE RD, Groveland, FL 34736

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 44% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation26.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$10,770
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at South Lake High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2013
ELA
55%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2024
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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

33.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Lake 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. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,478

Median home value

$335,300

Median rent

$1,535/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Integrity Christian Academy #6889Private · tuition5.5K–121.5 mi182Compare →
Praise Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3K–122.5 mi107Compare →
Hope Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition6.53–122.7 mi98Compare →
The Key to LearningPrivate · tuition6.8K–124.0 mi165Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lake

Schools in district
61
Rank in district
#32 of 50
District spending per student
$10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About South Lake High School

South Lake High School is a public high school in Groveland, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 2,189 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,673 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Lake High School

What grades does South Lake High School serve?

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

How many students attend South Lake High School?

South Lake High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,189 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at South Lake High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Lake High School rank in FL?

South Lake High School ranks #2,673 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is South Lake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Lake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 South Lake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Lake High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is South Lake High School a charter school?

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

Is South Lake High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.2% of students at South Lake 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
2,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 34736)
26,086
Area average commute
35.4 min
Area median age
42
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 34736; 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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