High Schools in Lake

The high schools in Lake County, Florida serve a diverse student population across 12 schools, ranging from top-performing charter and public schools to those struggling with low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism. The standout schools are Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, a public charter school that ranks among the top 61 high schools in Florida, and Mt. Dora High School, which ranks 233rd out of 807 Florida high schools and boasts a 96.8% graduation rate.

The data reveals stark performance differences across the high schools in Lake County. While Pinecrest Lakes and Mt. Dora High excel in test scores, graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism, other schools like Alee Academy Charter School and Leesburg High School struggle, with proficiency rates as low as 6-10% and chronic absenteeism rates over 95%. This suggests opportunities to learn from the practices of the higher-performing schools to support student success across the district.

Factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student engagement, appear to play a significant role in driving academic achievement, as the highest-performing schools do not necessarily have the highest per-student spending. Additionally, the diverse racial makeup of the student populations across the high schools highlights the need to understand how these demographic differences may impact educational experiences and promote equity and inclusion.