Lake

The Lake district of Florida is home to 58 schools, including 31 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, 12 high schools, and 6 alternative schools. The schools in this district vary greatly in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and other key metrics.

Several schools stand out in the data, including Pinecrest Lakes Academy, a top-performing elementary/middle charter school, and Round Lake Elementary, another high-achieving charter elementary. On the public school side, Cypress Ridge Elementary and Pinecrest Academy Four Corners also rank among the top schools in the district. At the high school level, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy stands out as one of the top-performing high schools in the state.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges facing many schools in the Lake district. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with some schools reporting rates over 40%. There is also a clear divide in academic performance, with the top-performing charter and public schools contrasting sharply with lower-performing public schools, especially those serving high-poverty populations. Improving outcomes across the district as a whole appears to be a key priority for education leaders.