South Lake High School

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South Lake High School ranks 420 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Lake High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Groveland, Florida, with a student population of 2,169. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

South Lake High School has several areas of strength, including a relatively high four-year graduation rate ranging from 91.1% to 95.6% over the past five years, which exceeds the state and district averages. However, the school's test scores, particularly in subjects like Biology 1 and US History, are generally lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, South Lake High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.8% in 2019-2020 to 41.7% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend. The school also serves a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 32.85% in 2020-2021 to 40.11% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as East Ridge High School, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, and Lake Minneola High School, South Lake High School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. For example, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, a public charter school, consistently outperforms South Lake High School on end-of-course exams and has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate.

Detail:

Public 9-12

15600 Silver Eagle Rd
Groveland, FL 34736

(352) 394-2100

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
420^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,927

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 2,169

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.7%

Hispanic:

36.5%

African American:

17.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Lake High School ranks worse than 52% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Lake High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at South Lake High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.7%), Hispanic (36.5%), African American (17.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Lake High School is 23. 7 high schools in the Lake School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare South Lake High School employs 94.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Lake High School is $7,927. 8 high schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Lake High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Lake High School 420^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See South Lake High School in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Lake High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	44.22	291^st	484	39.9%
2005	40.34	321^st	487	34.1%
2006	38.80	327^th	477	31.4%
2007	53.42	270^th	563	52.0%
2008	51.41	298^th	577	48.4%
2009	54.54	295^th	587	49.7%
2010	60.24	267^th	620	56.9%
2011	53.04	321^st	622	48.4%
2012	42.98	303^rd	606	50.0%
2013	38.71	385^th	648	40.6%
2014	42.15	388^th	687	43.5%
2016	33.37	435^th	693	37.2%
2017	34.11	429^th	714	39.9%
2018	40.69	369^th	716	48.5%
2019	38.71	404^th	734	45.0%
2021	37.45	388^th	746	48.0%
2022	31.89	477^th	774	38.4%
2023	35.75	436^th	792	44.9%
2024	39.75	420^th	807	48.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Lake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	956	150	9	84	11	n/a	n/a	0	1210
1995	1142	164	25	128	7	n/a	n/a	0	1466
1996	1142	164	25	128	7	n/a	n/a	0	1466
1997	1262	152	26	157	8	n/a	n/a	0	1605
1998	1332	167	30	188	6	n/a	n/a	0	1723
1999	1487	173	37	219	5	n/a	n/a	0	1921
2000	1632	182	38	254	4	n/a	n/a	0	2110
2001	1779	189	42	292	5	n/a	n/a	0	2307
2002	1134	151	13	229	6	n/a	n/a	0	1533
2003	1134	151	13	229	6	n/a	n/a	0	1533
2004	917	131	13	206	4	n/a	n/a	0	1271
2005	1017	177	15	222	4	n/a	n/a	0	1435
2006	1247	220	24	291	6	n/a	n/a	0	1788
2007	1310	237	30	358	6	n/a	n/a	23	1964
2008	1389	266	45	400	18	n/a	n/a	23	2141
2009	1338	252	47	423	21	n/a	n/a	37	2118
2010	1352	264	47	441	24	n/a	n/a	32	2160
2011	1288	281	59	464	24	0	41	0	2157
2012	1008	229	55	412	9	0	34	0	1747
2013	911	192	53	420	8	0	33	0	1617
2014	847	182	51	456	9	0	43	0	1588
2015	804	180	50	476	22	1	47	0	1580
2016	924	217	58	551	18	1	59	0	1828
2017	923	248	66	590	21	2	66	0	1916
2018	940	255	77	591	30	3	67	0	1963
2019	952	262	76	678	29	2	56	0	2055
2020	897	290	67	694	18	3	61	0	2030
2021	784	261	61	663	15	2	59	0	1845
2022	837	306	60	789	15	0	77	0	2084
2023	840	375	67	792	19	4	72	0	2169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1210	52.0	23.3	19.3
1995	1466	66.0	22.2	15.5
1996	1466	66.0	22.2	15.5
1997	1605	72.0	22.3	13.1
1998	1723	77.0	22.4	14.7
1999	1921	82.0	23.4	10.9
2000	2110	95.0	22.2	13.2
2001	2307	98.0	23.5	14
2002	1533	79.0	19.4	14.4
2003	1533	79.0	19.4	14.4
2004	1271	67.0	19.0	25
2005	1435	79.0	18.2	27.2
2006	1788	97.0	18.4	26.6
2007	1964	106.0	18.5	26.7
2008	2141	120.0	17.8	26.2
2009	2118	127.4	18.1	33.3
2010	2160	109.0	19.8	39.6
2011	2157	114.0	18.9	40.5
2012	1747	98.0	17.8	45.2
2013	1617	92.0	17.5	45.8
2014	1588	84.0	18.9	47.9
2015	1580	73.0	21.6	28.9
2016	1828	83.0	22.0	52
2017	1916	91.0	21.0	52.3
2018	1963	94.0	20.8	54.5
2019	2055	91.4	22.4	36.5
2020	2030	99.2	20.4	30.9
2021	1845	88.2	20.9	32.8
2022	2084	91.2	22.8	36.9
2023	2169	94.2	23.0	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1210	52.0	23.3	19.3
1995	1466	66.0	22.2	15.5
1996	1466	66.0	22.2	15.5
1997	1605	72.0	22.3	13.1
1998	1723	77.0	22.4	14.7
1999	1921	82.0	23.4	10.9
2000	2110	95.0	22.2	13.2
2001	2307	98.0	23.5	14
2002	1533	79.0	19.4	14.4
2003	1533	79.0	19.4	14.4
2004	1271	67.0	19.0	25
2005	1435	79.0	18.2	27.2
2006	1788	97.0	18.4	26.6
2007	1964	106.0	18.5	26.7
2008	2141	120.0	17.8	26.2
2009	2118	127.4	18.1	33.3
2010	2160	109.0	19.8	39.6
2011	2157	114.0	18.9	40.5
2012	1747	98.0	17.8	45.2
2013	1617	92.0	17.5	45.8
2014	1588	84.0	18.9	47.9
2015	1580	73.0	21.6	28.9
2016	1828	83.0	22.0	52
2017	1916	91.0	21.0	52.3
2018	1963	94.0	20.8	54.5
2019	2055	91.4	22.4	36.5
2020	2030	99.2	20.4	30.9
2021	1845	88.2	20.9	32.8
2022	2084	91.2	22.8	36.9
2023	2169	94.2	23.0	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Lake High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$182 (2.9%)	$6,178 (97.1%)	$6,360
2019	$233 (3.5%)	$6,439 (96.5%)	$6,672
2020	$222 (2.9%)	$7,319 (97.1%)	$7,541
2021	$387 (4.9%)	$7,503 (95.1%)	$7,890
2022	$710 (9.5%)	$6,764 (90.5%)	$7,473
2023	$934 (11.8%)	$6,992 (88.2%)	$7,927

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Lake High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 404^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 436^th of 792 High schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (South Lake High School)	44	40	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	47	45	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Lake High School)	50	37	13%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	48	42	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (South Lake High School)	63	60	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lake)	66	60	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (South Lake High School)	63	53	10%
End of Course US History (Lake)	68	60	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (South Lake High School)	31	34	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)	53	53
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (South Lake High School)	48	29	19%
End of Course Geometry (Lake)	50	44	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2055	2169	5.5%
African American	262	375	43.1%
American Indian	29	19	34.5%
Asian	76	67	11.8%
Hispanic	678	792	16.8%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	952	840	11.8%
Two or More Races	56	72	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	40.1%	3.6%

Schools Near South Lake High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Lake High School	Public	9-12	15600 Silver Eagle Rd	Groveland	34736	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-2100	2,169	94	23.0	40.1%	840 (38.7%)	375 (17.3%)	792 (36.5%)	67 (3.1%)	19 (0.9%)	4 (0.2%)	72 (3.3%)	39.8	420^th of 807 public high schools	48.0%		35.7	436^th of 792 public high schools	44.9%	16	47.0	41.0	7.0	49.0	62.0	64.0	$7,927	$934	$6,992
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South	Public	6-12	513 Albrook Street	Mascotte	34753	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 394-2035	29	7	4.0	55.2%	16 (55.2%)	6 (20.7%)	5 (17.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)								(n/a)							$88,705	$7,936	$80,769
Lake Minneola High School	Public	9-12	101 N Hancock Rd	Minneola	34715	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-9600	2,176	90	24.3	28.2%	966 (44.4%)	309 (14.2%)	684 (31.4%)	99 (4.5%)	21 (1.0%)	3 (0.1%)	94 (4.3%)	54.9	252^nd of 807 public high schools	68.8%		52	270^th of 792 public high schools	65.9%	18	59.0	53.0	19.0	50.0	70.0	74.0	$7,490	$674	$6,817
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	13322 Excalibur Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-2080	2,604	111	23.4	30.8%	999 (38.4%)	412 (15.8%)	943 (36.2%)	107 (4.1%)	25 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	116 (4.5%)	51.7	281^st of 807 public high schools	65.2%		48.2	306^th of 792 public high schools	61.4%	25	54.0	52.0	6.0	49.0	72.0	73.0	$7,772	$772	$7,000
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1250 N Hancock Rd.	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 508-7610	242	6	40.3	27.3%	129 (53.3%)	18 (7.4%)	80 (33.1%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	81.2	61^st of 807 public high schools	92.4%		82.7	57^th of 792 public high schools	92.8%	4	89.0	78.0		76.0	88.0	75.0	$9,051	$639	$8,412
Orange Technical College West Campus	Public	9-12	955 E Story Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-2000	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Orange High	Public	8-12	1625 Beulah Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-2400	2,816	112	25.1	34.1%	1,271 (45.1%)	437 (15.5%)	847 (30.1%)	168 (6.0%)	7 (0.2%)	12 (0.4%)	74 (2.6%)	59.1	217^th of 807 public high schools	73.1%		58.4	213^th of 792 public high schools	73.1%	4	61.0	59.0	22.0	53.0	74.0	78.0	$7,999	$870	$7,130
Esteem Academy	Public	6-12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 521-2358	22	5	4.4	31.8%	13 (59.1%)	3 (13.6%)	4 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Windermere High	Public	8-12	5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 347-0980	3,079	131	23.5	22.2%	1,323 (43.0%)	188 (6.1%)	1,273 (41.3%)	223 (7.2%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	59 (1.9%)	70.6	131^st of 807 public high schools	83.8%		67.7	149^th of 792 public high schools	81.2%	18	66.0	67.0	59.0	73.0	81.0	78.0	$8,213	$1,024	$7,190
Legacy High Charter	Public, Charter	9-12	1550 E Crown Point Rd	Ocoee	34761	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 656-4673	199	16	12.4	1.5%	107 (53.8%)	36 (18.1%)	43 (21.6%)	8 (4.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	75.1	100^th of 807 public high schools	87.6%		75.8	95^th of 792 public high schools	88.0%	5	71.0	68.0	86.0	83.0	75.0	76.0	$10,280	$1,398	$8,882

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake High School

What schools feed into South Lake High School?

South Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Groveland Elementary School
Elementary : Pine Ridge Elementary School
Middle : Gray Middle School

What is the racial makeup of South Lake High School?

Students at South Lake High School are 39% White, 37% Hispanic, 17% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend South Lake High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,169 students attended South Lake High School.

Is South Lake High School a good school?

South Lake High School ranks 420^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is South Lake High School in?

Lake

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