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Lakeland Senior High School

Q: Is Lakeland Senior High School a good school?

Lakeland Senior High School ranks 406 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

406^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 52% of Florida high schools

Summary

Lakeland Senior High School is a public high school in Lakeland, Florida, serving 2,057 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Polk School District, which is ranked 61 out of 67 districts in the state, Lakeland Senior High has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

One of the school's key strengths is its academic performance. Lakeland Senior consistently outperforms the Polk district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, including a 68% proficiency rate in EOC Biology 1 compared to 62% for Polk and 71% for Florida. The school also boasts a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 78.3% to 90.8% over the past few years, generally higher than the Polk district average. However, Lakeland Senior has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, an area of concern that may impact student learning.

When compared to nearby schools in the Polk district, Lakeland Senior High School generally outperforms them in terms of test scores and overall performance. For example, Kathleen Senior High School, located just 3.81 miles away, has consistently lower test scores and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lakeland Senior's spending per student has also increased in recent years, suggesting a greater investment in the school's resources and programs.

1,985

Students ?

19.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,937

Per pupil spending ?

56.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL 33801

(863) 499-2900

District: Polk

Feeder schools for Lakeland Senior High School:

Elementary:	Carlton Palmore Elementary School
	Cleveland Court Elementary School
	Dixieland Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

Hispanic:

29.9%

African American:

25.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2014 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Polk

✓Above the Florida median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (54% vs 62% meeting standards)

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

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg49%

Florida avg62%

406^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 28High Schools in the Polk

61^st of 67Polk 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	44.4	406 of 844	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.2	360 of 807	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.7	381 of 792	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.1	267 of 774	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.7	279 of 746	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.7	202 of 734	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	55.3	227 of 716	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	46.0	321 of 714	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.2	305 of 693	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.4	296 of 687	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.1	228 of 648	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.7	175 of 606	71.1%	★★★★☆
2011	65.3	221 of 622	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.9	186 of 620	70.0%	★★★★☆
2009	66.8	181 of 587	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.0	257 of 577	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	48.2	303 of 563	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	45.2	279 of 477	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.3	243 of 487	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	43.8	296 of 484	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History71%~ state avg

Biology 168%-3 vs state

English Language Arts60%+3 vs state

Geometry35%-20 vs state

Algebra 119%-41 vs state

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Schools Near Lakeland Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Lakeland Senior High School	Public	9-12	726 Hollingsworth Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 499-2900	1,985	103	19.2	56.8%	770 (38.8%)	506 (25.5%)	594 (29.9%)	35 (1.8%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	70 (3.5%)	44.4	406^th of 844 public high schools	51.9%		45.2	360^th of 807 public high schools	55.4%	46				62.0	58.0					19.0	35.0	68.0	71.0		$9,937	$1,447	$8,490
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	213 Tyler Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 688-5596	59	6	9.8	83.1%	22 (37.3%)	10 (16.9%)	19 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (11.9%)								(n/a)															$8,066	$54	$8,011
Polk Grad Academy	Public	9-12	910 Lowry Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 413-2948	14	0		85.7%	6 (42.9%)	5 (35.7%)	3 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fresh Start Community School	Public	10-12	910 Lowry Ave	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 419-3486	105	5	21.0	67.6%	18 (17.1%)	30 (28.6%)	55 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Polk Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	604 S Central Ave	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	Yes	No	(863) 354-3999	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
McKeel Academy Of Technology	Public, Charter	7-12	1810 Parker St W	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 499-2818	1,750	74	23.6	36.2%	1,099 (62.8%)	141 (8.1%)	394 (22.5%)	70 (4.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	41 (2.3%)	77	97^th of 844 public high schools	88.5%		80.8	64^th of 807 public high schools	92.1%	33		77.0	75.0	71.0	72.0		87.0	80.0	66.0	83.0	75.0	87.0	90.0	92.0	$6,682	$231	$6,451
Maynard A Traviss Technical Academy	Public	6-12	3225 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2700	151	7	21.5	62.9%	75 (49.7%)	23 (15.2%)	46 (30.5%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	36.4	506^th of 844 public high schools	40.0%		15.3	660^th of 807 public high schools	18.2%	154											21.0		65.0		$7,824	$742	$7,082
Kathleen Senior High School	Public	9-12	1100 Red Devil Way	Lakeland	33815	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 499-2655	1,861	76	24.4	69.8%	592 (31.8%)	417 (22.4%)	783 (42.1%)	18 (1.0%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (2.4%)	27.8	607^th of 844 public high schools	28.1%		23.3	609^th of 807 public high schools	24.5%	2				45.0	43.0					17.0	30.0	59.0	64.0		$10,142	$1,510	$8,632
Bill Duncan Opportunity Center	Public	6-12	3333 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 499-2860	87	12	7.2	87.4%	21 (24.1%)	34 (39.1%)	30 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	2.9	778^th of 844 public high schools	7.8%		7.1	695^th of 807 public high schools	13.9%	83	6.0	15.0	10.0	14.0	16.0	13.0	6.0	6.0	5.0	4.0	0.0	10.0	18.0		$36,884	$2,110	$34,775
Polk State College Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	10-12	3425 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 669-2322	343	5	68.6		220 (64.1%)	24 (7.0%)	74 (21.6%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	95	2^nd of 844 public high schools	99.8%					(n/a)					100.0						100.0		100.0		$7,367	$00	$7,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakeland Senior High School

What schools feed into Lakeland Senior High School?

Lakeland Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Elementary : Cleveland Court Elementary School
Elementary : Dixieland Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lakeland Senior High School?

Students at Lakeland Senior High School are 39% White, 30% Hispanic, 25% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Lakeland Senior High School a good school?

Lakeland Senior High School ranks 406^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lakeland Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,985 students attended Lakeland Senior High School.

What district is Lakeland Senior High School in?

Polk

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