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South Lake High School

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South Lake High School ranks 466 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

466^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 44% of Florida high schools

Summary

South Lake High School in Groveland, FL, is a large public high school serving 2,137 students in grades 9-12 within the Lake County School District. While the school boasts a strong graduation rate of 95.4%—exceeding the state average—it faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism, which sits at 47.6%, and math proficiency that lags far behind district and state averages.

One of the most striking findings is the school's "graduation rate paradox": despite having the lowest test scores and highest absenteeism among its comprehensive peers like East Ridge High School and Lake Minneola High School, South Lake still graduates students at a high rate. This suggests the school may be effective at helping students complete credits, even if academic proficiency is low. In contrast, nearby Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy—a much smaller school just 6.75 miles away—shows what's possible with a 98.6% graduation rate, 11.6% chronic absenteeism, and strong test scores across all subjects.

There are bright spots: South Lake performs at or above state averages in Biology 1 (74%) and US History (75%), showing pockets of instructional strength. However, math remains a critical weakness, with Algebra 1 proficiency at just 29% compared to the district's 54%. The school also spends $9,101 per student, which is below what high-performing peers like Pinecrest Lakes spend, despite serving a population with 29.57% free/reduced lunch eligibility. For parents, this means South Lake offers a strong path to graduation but requires extra attention to math skills and attendance to ensure students are truly prepared for college or careers.

2,137

Students ?

21.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,101

Per pupil spending ?

29.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15600 Silver Eagle Rd
Groveland, FL 34736

(352) 394-2100

District: Lake

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.5%

White:

37.9%

African American:

15.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2016 → 44th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

!High chronic absenteeism (48% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 34 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg61%

Florida avg64%

466^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 37% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11High Schools in the Lake

32^nd of 70Lake 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
2026	40.5	466 of 838	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.9	452 of 844	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.8	420 of 807	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.7	436 of 792	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.9	477 of 774	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.4	388 of 746	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.7	404 of 734	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	369 of 716	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	34.1	429 of 714	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.4	435 of 693	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.1	388 of 687	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.7	385 of 648	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.0	303 of 606	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.0	321 of 622	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.2	267 of 620	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.5	295 of 587	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.4	298 of 577	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.4	270 of 563	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	38.8	327 of 477	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	40.3	321 of 487	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	44.2	291 of 484	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History75%~ state avg

Biology 174%~ state avg

English Language Arts53%-8 vs state

Geometry40%-16 vs state

Algebra 129%-34 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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 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	2,137	100	21.3	29.6%	810 (37.9%)	337 (15.8%)	823 (38.5%)	58 (2.7%)	21 (1.0%)	9 (0.4%)	79 (3.7%)	40.5	466^th of 838 public high schools	44.4%		40.9	452^nd of 844 public high schools	46.4%	14	50.0	56.0	29.0	40.0	74.0	75.0	$9,101	$352	$8,750
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South	Public	6-12	513 Albrook St	Mascotte	34753	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 394-2035	32	7	4.5	46.9%	16 (50.0%)	9 (28.1%)	4 (12.5%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)							$82,188	$8,323	$73,865
Lincoln Park Education Center	Public	9-12	680 E Highland Ave	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 394-2706	71	4	16.5	46.5%	36 (50.7%)	12 (16.9%)	16 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.9%)	24	638^th of 838 public high schools	23.9%					(n/a)	40.0	54.0		40.0	58.0	43.0	$28,656	$2,835	$25,820
Lake Minneola High School	Public	9-12	101 N Hancock Rd	Minneola	34715	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 394-9600	2,309	103	22.5	21.4%	996 (43.1%)	313 (13.6%)	780 (33.8%)	94 (4.1%)	22 (1.0%)	5 (0.2%)	99 (4.3%)	56.6	265^th of 838 public high schools	68.4%		54.5	274^th of 844 public high schools	67.5%	9	67.0	71.0	25.0	51.0	79.0	79.0	$8,725	$379	$8,346
East Ridge High School	Public	9-12	13322 Excalibur Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 242-2080	2,683	119	22.5	23.8%	970 (36.2%)	419 (15.6%)	1,041 (38.8%)	96 (3.6%)	19 (0.7%)	9 (0.3%)	129 (4.8%)	50.8	330^th of 838 public high schools	60.6%		53.2	292^nd of 844 public high schools	65.4%	38	58.0	58.0	23.0	52.0	83.0	81.0	$8,877	$350	$8,527
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	262	5	52.4	22.5%	129 (49.2%)	19 (7.3%)	92 (35.1%)	9 (3.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	76.1	96^th of 838 public high schools	88.5%		80.9	69^th of 844 public high schools	91.8%	27	86.0	78.0	69.0	80.0	88.0	75.0	$9,828	$274	$9,554
West Orange High	Public	9-12	1625 Beulah Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 905-2400	2,752	105	26.2	20.3%	1,290 (46.9%)	352 (12.8%)	848 (30.8%)	165 (6.0%)	5 (0.2%)	14 (0.5%)	78 (2.8%)	58.3	239^th of 838 public high schools	71.5%		64.1	192^nd of 844 public high schools	77.3%	47	61.0	66.0	47.0	58.0	83.0	81.0	$8,808	$506	$8,302
Esteem Academy	Public	9-12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 521-2358	21	5	4.2	19.0%	13 (61.9%)	1 (4.8%)	7 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$100,031	$6,655	$93,377
Ese Transition	Public	12	12301 Warrior Rd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 656-2399	131	15	8.7	19.1%	29 (22.1%)	30 (22.9%)	59 (45.0%)	8 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)
Windermere High	Public	9-12	5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd	Windermere	34786	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 347-0980	3,217	134	24.0	12.2%	1,304 (40.5%)	160 (5.0%)	1,424 (44.3%)	249 (7.7%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.2%)	70 (2.2%)	68.5	149^th of 838 public high schools	82.2%		68.3	160^th of 844 public high schools	81.0%	11	71.0	69.0	66.0	77.0	85.0	80.0	$8,656	$438	$8,218

Frequently Asked Questions about South Lake High School

Is South Lake High School a good school?

South Lake High School ranks 466^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Lake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,137 students attended South Lake High School.

What district is South Lake High School in?

Lake

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% Hispanic, 38% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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