Lake Region High School

Summary:

Lake Region High School is a public high school located in Eagle Lake, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,545 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom half of Florida high schools over the past 5 years and maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's challenges are evident in several key metrics. Its 4-year graduation rate has steadily declined from 92.7% in 2019-2020 to 74.2% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than the Polk District and state averages. Additionally, Lake Region High School has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.5% in 2019-2020 to 45.2% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state and district averages. Across various standardized tests, the school consistently lags behind the state and district in the percentage of students proficient or better, often by 10-20 percentage points. This underperformance is particularly concerning given that Lake Region High School has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 53.51% to 60.97% over the past 3 years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Auburndale Senior High School and Winter Haven Senior High School, Lake Region High School stands out as the lowest-performing school in the area. This suggests that the school may need targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by its student population, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Improving attendance, providing additional academic support, and addressing socioeconomic factors could be crucial steps in helping Lake Region High School improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1995 Thunder Rd
Eagle Lake, FL 33839

(863) 297-3099

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
635^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,136

Feeder schools for Lake Region High School:

Elementary:	Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
	Lake Shipp Elementary School
	Pinewood Elementary School
	Wahneta Elementary School
Middle:	Westwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 1,554

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.2%

African American:

28.2%

White:

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lake Region High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 18^th among 26 ranked high schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.48. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lake Region 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 Lake Region High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.2%), African American (28.2%), White (23.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Region High School is 26.7. 26 high schools in the Polk School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lake Region High School employs 58 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Region High School is $9,136, which is the 14^th highest among 26 high schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Region High School 635^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lake Region High School in the ranking list.)

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lake Region High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	47.17	280^th	484	42.1%
2005	50.03	269^th	487	44.8%
2006	41.48	304^th	477	36.3%
2007	47.92	305^th	563	45.8%
2008	48.22	320^th	577	44.5%
2009	51.28	314^th	587	46.5%
2010	48.77	358^th	620	42.3%
2011	41.13	412^th	622	33.8%
2012	29.28	410^th	606	32.3%
2013	27.67	476^th	648	26.5%
2014	24.06	518^th	687	24.6%
2016	24.57	498^th	693	28.1%
2017	20.71	531^st	714	25.6%
2018	26.74	502^nd	716	29.9%
2019	21.63	548^th	734	25.3%
2021	14.08	606^th	746	18.8%
2022	11.99	641^st	774	17.2%
2023	13.45	651^st	792	17.8%
2024	20.48	635^th	807	21.3%

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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 Lake Region High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	880	304	19	139	2	n/a	n/a	0	1344
1996	880	304	19	139	2	n/a	n/a	0	1344
1997	1046	327	18	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	1556
1998	1132	375	16	176	0	n/a	n/a	0	1699
1999	1152	402	17	176	1	n/a	n/a	0	1748
2000	1169	426	19	197	0	n/a	n/a	0	1811
2001	1143	420	19	189	3	n/a	n/a	0	1774
2002	1256	369	15	263	1	n/a	n/a	0	1904
2003	1256	369	15	263	1	n/a	n/a	0	1904
2004	1313	378	20	277	2	n/a	n/a	0	1990
2005	1309	406	26	293	2	n/a	n/a	0	2036
2006	1310	427	30	331	2	n/a	n/a	0	2100
2007	1292	451	37	378	5	n/a	n/a	18	2181
2008	1221	432	46	435	4	n/a	n/a	18	2156
2009	1036	418	46	418	2	n/a	n/a	26	1946
2010	957	398	40	448	5	n/a	n/a	36	1884
2011	898	417	36	531	13	0	45	0	1940
2012	882	401	33	544	16	2	46	0	1924
2013	811	406	29	546	18	1	47	0	1858
2014	782	399	35	581	21	0	48	0	1866
2015	714	428	35	634	21	2	58	0	1892
2016	674	379	32	615	13	1	49	0	1763
2017	593	341	33	614	11	1	39	0	1632
2018	514	345	28	629	9	3	49	0	1577
2019	498	304	17	631	8	2	50	0	1510
2020	440	356	18	689	8	3	49	0	1563
2021	379	327	20	629	6	4	33	0	1398
2022	383	351	18	688	4	3	30	0	1477
2023	365	416	12	722	4	2	24	0	1545
2024	360	438	11	718	5	3	19	0	1554

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 Lake Region High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1344	66.0	20.4	27.2
1996	1344	66.0	20.4	27.2
1997	1556	85.0	18.3	26
1998	1699	89.0	19.1	26.7
1999	1748	90.0	19.4	31.7
2000	1811	93.0	19.5	26.2
2001	1774	93.0	19.1	21.9
2002	1904	89.0	21.4	27.4
2003	1904	89.0	21.4	27.4
2004	1990	100.0	19.9	32.7
2005	2036	102.0	20.0	31.9
2006	2100	108.0	19.4	38
2007	2181	116.0	18.8	36.2
2008	2156	127.5	16.9	24.7
2009	1946	132.7	17.2	44.9
2010	1884	110.0	17.1	54.3
2011	1940	111.0	17.4	56.9
2012	1924	108.0	17.8	60.8
2013	1858	110.0	16.8	61.8
2014	1866	102.0	18.2	57.1
2015	1892	95.0	19.9	56.8
2016	1763	93.0	18.9	46.9
2017	1632	90.0	18.1	46
2018	1577	79.0	19.9	47.2
2019	1510	77.0	19.6	49.3
2020	1563	75.0	20.8	48.1
2021	1398	71.0	19.6	53.5
2022	1477	62.0	23.8	58.3
2023	1545	59.0	26.1	61
2024	1554	58.0	26.7	71.6

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 Lake Region High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	1344	66.0	20.4	27.2
1996	1344	66.0	20.4	27.2
1997	1556	85.0	18.3	26
1998	1699	89.0	19.1	26.7
1999	1748	90.0	19.4	31.7
2000	1811	93.0	19.5	26.2
2001	1774	93.0	19.1	21.9
2002	1904	89.0	21.4	27.4
2003	1904	89.0	21.4	27.4
2004	1990	100.0	19.9	32.7
2005	2036	102.0	20.0	31.9
2006	2100	108.0	19.4	38
2007	2181	116.0	18.8	36.2
2008	2156	127.5	16.9	24.7
2009	1946	132.7	17.2	44.9
2010	1884	110.0	17.1	54.3
2011	1940	111.0	17.4	56.9
2012	1924	108.0	17.8	60.8
2013	1858	110.0	16.8	61.8
2014	1866	102.0	18.2	57.1
2015	1892	95.0	19.9	56.8
2016	1763	93.0	18.9	46.9
2017	1632	90.0	18.1	46
2018	1577	79.0	19.9	47.2
2019	1510	77.0	19.6	49.3
2020	1563	75.0	20.8	48.1
2021	1398	71.0	19.6	53.5
2022	1477	62.0	23.8	58.3
2023	1545	59.0	26.1	61
2024	1554	58.0	26.7	71.6

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 Lake Region High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$877 (11.8%)	$6,560 (88.2%)	$7,437
2019	$562 (7.5%)	$6,939 (92.5%)	$7,501
2020	$630 (8.3%)	$6,915 (91.6%)	$7,546
2021	$895 (11.0%)	$7,267 (89.0%)	$8,162
2022	$1,541 (18.1%)	$6,963 (81.9%)	$8,503
2023	$1,724 (18.9%)	$7,411 (81.1%)	$9,136

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Region High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 548^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 651^st of 792 High schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Region High School)	33	30	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	45	44	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Region High School)	29	22	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	42	38	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lake Region High School)	50	38	12%
End of Course Biology 1 (Polk)	54	50	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lake Region High School)	49	31	18%
End of Course US History (Polk)	58	50	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake Region High School)	22	13	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Polk)	51	41	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lake Region High School)	48	12	36%
End of Course Geometry (Polk)	54	37	17%
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	1510	1545	2.3%
African American	304	416	36.8%
American Indian	8	4	50%
Asian	17	12	29.4%
Hispanic	631	722	14.4%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	498	365	26.7%
Two or More Races	50	24	52%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.3%	61%	11.6%

Schools Near Lake Region High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th 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
Lake Region High School	Public	9-12	1995 Thunder Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 297-3099	1,554	58	26.7	71.6%	360 (23.2%)	438 (28.2%)	718 (46.2%)	11 (0.7%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	19 (1.2%)	20.5	635^th of 807 public high schools	21.3%		13.4	651^st of 792 public high schools	17.8%	16			35.0	42.0				15.0	21.0	41.0	50.0	$9,136	$1,724	$7,411
New Beginnings High School	Public, Charter	6-12	250 Magnolia Ave SW	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-5666	837	14	59.7	71.3%	165 (19.7%)	243 (29.0%)	404 (48.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.7%)	3.9	739^th of 807 public high schools	8.4%		4.1	725^th of 792 public high schools	8.5%	14		9.0	12.0	9.0			0.0	13.0	0.0	12.0	15.0	$8,631	$668	$7,963
Winter Haven Senior High School	Public	9-12	600 6th St SE	Winter Haven	33880	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 291-5330	2,553	111	23.0	59.2%	800 (31.3%)	785 (30.7%)	837 (32.8%)	44 (1.7%)	8 (0.3%)	7 (0.3%)	72 (2.8%)	37.4	447^th of 807 public high schools	44.6%		27.6	527^th of 792 public high schools	33.5%	80			48.0	43.0				26.0	37.0	61.0	64.0	$8,493	$1,373	$7,121
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High	Public, Charter	11-12	999 Avenue H NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 298-6800	314	5	62.8		133 (42.4%)	59 (18.8%)	94 (29.9%)	20 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)								(n/a)												$8,402	$1,459	$6,944
Auburndale Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Bloodhound Trl	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-6200	1,777	78	22.7	61.7%	716 (40.3%)	389 (21.9%)	603 (33.9%)	18 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (2.5%)	18.9	644^th of 807 public high schools	20.2%		21.2	592^nd of 792 public high schools	25.3%	52			34.0	37.0				18.0	28.0	45.0	37.0	$8,341	$1,302	$7,039
Transition School	Public	12	1860 Gibbons St E	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 519-8169	41	0		31.7%	15 (36.6%)	8 (19.5%)	17 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Polk County Sheriff's Central Center	Public	7-12	2390 Bob Phillips Rd	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 519-3611	36	1	36.0	8.3%	6 (16.7%)	24 (66.7%)	6 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$15,646	$1,612	$14,033
Polk County Sheriffs Regional Detention Center	Public	5-12	2390 Bob Phillips Rd	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 519-3820	49	1	49.0		15 (30.6%)	19 (38.8%)	15 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$11,971	$1,333	$10,637
Polk Halfway House	Public	5-12	2145 Bob Phillips Rd	Bartow	33830	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 519-3611	24	2	12.0	12.5%	8 (33.3%)	12 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Don E Woods Opportunity Center	Public	6-12	213 Lake Ave E	Dundee	33838	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 421-3325	65	11	5.9	83.1%	8 (12.3%)	23 (35.4%)	32 (49.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	3	760^th of 807 public high schools	5.8%		3.2	751^st of 792 public high schools	5.2%	9	27.0	13.0	8.0	0.0	7.0	17.0	7.0	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Region High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Region High School?

Students at Lake Region High School are 46% Hispanic, 28% African American, 23% White, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Lake Region High School in?

Polk

How many students attend Lake Region High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,554 students attended Lake Region High School.

What schools feed into Lake Region High School?

Lake Region High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Shipp Elementary School
Elementary : Pinewood Elementary School
Elementary : Wahneta Elementary School
Middle : Westwood Middle School

Is Lake Region High School a good school?

Lake Region High School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Florida high schools.

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