High Schools in Highlands

The Highlands district in Florida is home to three high schools: Sebring High School, Avon Park High School, and Lake Placid High School. While these schools serve the local community, the data reveals that they are all underperforming compared to state averages, with no clear standout schools in the district.

The three high schools in the Highlands district are ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with all three schools receiving a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Graduation rates vary, with Sebring High School having the highest four-year graduation rate at 84.1%, followed by Lake Placid High School at 85.1% and Avon Park High School at 81.6%. However, all three schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.8% to 42.4%.

Academically, the schools' test scores are generally below the Highlands district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Sebring High School has the lowest proficiency rates in most subjects, while Avon Park High School and Lake Placid High School perform slightly better. The high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.38% to 67.35%, indicate that the schools serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to their academic struggles. Despite these challenges, the data suggests that the Highlands district has opportunities to focus on improving student outcomes, addressing chronic absenteeism, and raising test scores to better serve the local community.