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Lake Placid High School

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Lake Placid High School ranks 499 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

499^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 40% of Florida high schools

Summary

Lake Placid High School in Lake Placid, FL, serves 829 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Highlands school district, which holds a 2-star rating. The school has consistently earned a 2-star rating over the past decade, with a state ranking that fluctuates between the 30th and 52nd percentiles. A significant portion of the student body faces economic challenges, as indicated by a free/reduced lunch rate that recently dropped from 73.9% in 2023-2024 to 60.4% in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby Sebring High School, Lake Placid shows a mixed academic profile. It outperforms Sebring in English Language Arts (ELA), with 58% of 10th graders and 54% of 9th graders scoring proficient, versus Sebring’s 58% and 50%. In Algebra 1, Lake Placid also excels, with 50% proficiency compared to Sebring’s 40%. However, Geometry is a notable weakness, with only 41% proficient versus Sebring’s 50%. Lake Placid spends $11,995 per student—$1,469 more than Sebring—yet its overall state ranking is slightly lower, suggesting potential inefficiencies in resource allocation. On the positive side, Lake Placid offers a more favorable student-teacher ratio of 20.9:1, compared to Sebring’s 24.6:1, which may support more individualized attention.

The most critical issue at Lake Placid High School is chronic absenteeism, which has remained above 40% since 2020-2021, peaking at 49.8% in 2021-2022. This rate is far worse than the district average of 36.0% and the state average of 31.4%, and it likely drives the school’s stagnant academic performance. Despite this, the graduation rate has improved to 89.2% in 2024-2025, above the district average of 87.0% but below the state average of 92.2%. The school has also shown strong improvement in Algebra 1, jumping from 24% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 50% in 2025-2026. However, Geometry performance remains volatile, highlighting a key area for instructional focus. Addressing the attendance crisis is essential for the school to build on its strengths and improve overall outcomes.

829

Students ?

20.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,995

Per pupil spending ?

60.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

202 Green Dragon Dr
Lake Placid, FL 33852

(863) 699-5010

District: Highlands

Feeder schools for Lake Placid High School:

Elementary:	Lake Country Elementary School
	Lake Placid Elementary School
Middle:	Lake Placid Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.9%

White:

36.4%

African American:

15.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (43% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Florida avg64%

499^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4High Schools in the Highlands

43^rd of 70Highlands among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	37.7	499 of 838	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.6	502 of 844	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.8	523 of 807	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.6	485 of 792	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	25.6	539 of 774	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.5	477 of 746	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.8	374 of 734	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.5	399 of 716	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.0	341 of 714	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.7	359 of 693	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.1	416 of 687	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.0	363 of 648	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.4	214 of 606	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.6	289 of 622	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.0	333 of 620	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.2	303 of 587	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.7	266 of 577	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.5	203 of 563	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.6	216 of 477	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.0	226 of 487	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	60.1	200 of 484	58.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 163%-11 vs state

US History63%-11 vs state

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

Algebra 150%-13 vs state

Geometry41%-15 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Most of the teachers just don't care about
helping students that are struggling in a subject. They don't want to actually put in the time needed to actually teach. Looking in to home schooling options. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	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 6th 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Placid High School	Public	9-12	202 Green Dragon Dr	Lake Placid	33852	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 699-5010	829	40	20.9	60.4%	302 (36.4%)	124 (15.0%)	372 (44.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.1%)	37.7	499^th of 838 public high schools	40.5%		36.6	502^nd of 844 public high schools	40.5%	3				54.0	58.0					50.0	41.0	63.0	63.0		$11,995	$1,399	$10,597
The Academy At Youth Care Lane	Public	5-12	4121 Youth Care Ln	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	No	(863) 471-5457	57	0		73.7%	11 (19.3%)	23 (40.4%)	20 (35.1%)	2 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	3.4	766^th of 838 public high schools	8.6%		4.4	754^th of 844 public high schools	10.7%	12	44.0	6.0	19.0	22.0	19.0	19.0	7.0	14.0	19.0	5.0	10.0	30.0	20.0	31.0	$12,207	$730	$11,476
Sebring High School	Public	9-12	3514 Kenilworth Blvd	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 471-5500	1,849	75	24.6	50.4%	805 (43.5%)	246 (13.3%)	662 (35.8%)	52 (2.8%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (4.2%)	39.3	481^st of 838 public high schools	42.6%		36.4	504^th of 844 public high schools	40.3%	23				50.0	58.0					40.0	50.0	73.0	61.0		$10,526	$1,362	$9,164
Highlands Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 471-5610	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highlands Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 471-5610	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Highlands County Schools Jail Program	Public	9-12	426 School St	Sebring	33870	Highlands County	Highlands	No	No	No	No	(863) 471-5583	2	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Placid High School

How many students attend Lake Placid High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 829 students attended Lake Placid High School.

What schools feed into Lake Placid High School?

Lake Placid High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lake Country Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Placid Elementary School
Middle : Lake Placid Middle School

What district is Lake Placid High School in?

Highlands

What is the racial makeup of Lake Placid High School?

Students at Lake Placid High School are 45% Hispanic, 36% White, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Is Lake Placid High School a good school?

Lake Placid High School ranks 499^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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