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Polk State College Collegiate High School

Public, Charter Grades 10-12

7^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 99% of Florida high schools

Summary

Polk State College Collegiate High School in Lakeland, FL, is a small public high school serving 343 students in grades 10 through 12, and it stands as a top-performing school within the Polk district, which is ranked in the bottom 13th percentile of Florida districts. This school is a standout, achieving a 5-star rating and ranking in the 99th percentile of all high schools in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year, a stark contrast to nearby schools like Tenoroc High School and Lakeland Senior High School, which have significantly lower state rankings.

The school's unique collegiate model allows students to earn college credit while completing their high school diploma, which is reflected in its exceptional academic outcomes. Polk State College Collegiate High School achieves near-perfect proficiency rates on state assessments, with 100% proficiency in Biology 1, US History, and 10th Grade ELA, and 96-100% in Geometry. In comparison, the next best nearby school, George W. Jenkins Senior High, scores 72% in Biology and 75% in US History. The school also boasts a 100% graduation rate for four of the last five years, far exceeding the district average of 87.7%, and an incredibly low chronic absenteeism rate of 0.6%, compared to the district average of 39.1%.

Interestingly, Polk State College Collegiate High School achieves these outstanding results while spending less per student ($7,367) than other large high schools in the area, such as Tenoroc High School ($10,140) and Lakeland Senior High ($9,937). The school's high student-to-teacher ratio (68.6:1) is not a sign of poor instruction but rather indicates that students take many classes at the adjacent Polk State College, taught by college professors. This model creates a self-selecting, highly motivated student body, and its success is a powerful testament to the effectiveness of a focused, high-expectation program. Notably, the school's neighbor, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, located just 0.03 miles away, is a 1-star school, highlighting the power of student selection and program focus.

343

Students ?

68.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,367

Per pupil spending ?

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3425 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803

(863) 669-2322

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.1%

Hispanic:

21.6%

African American:

7.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (100% vs 66% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 69 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school100%

District avg55%

Florida avg66%

7^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 19% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 25High Schools in the Polk

61^st of 70Polk 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	92.7	7 of 838	99.2%	★★★★★
2025	95.0	2 of 844	99.8%	★★★★★
2016	66.3	133 of 693	80.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

US History100%+26 vs state

English Language Arts100%+39 vs state

Geometry96%+40 vs state

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	92.7	7^th of 838 public high schools	99.2%		95	2^nd of 844 public high schools	99.8%	5					100.0						96.0	100.0	100.0	$7,367	$00	$7,367
Polk State Lakeland Gateway To College Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	11-12	3425 Winter Lake Rd	Lakeland	33803	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 669-2322	296	9	32.8		98 (33.1%)	93 (31.4%)	90 (30.4%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)								(n/a)													64.0	$5,954	$04	$5,951
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%)	3.6	759^th of 838 public high schools	9.4%		2.9	778^th of 844 public high schools	7.8%	19	12.0	18.0	5.0	21.0	13.0	9.0	7.0	8.0	3.0	14.0	5.0	36.0	19.0	$36,884	$2,110	$34,775
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%)								(n/a)													71.0	$7,824	$742	$7,082
George W. Jenkins Senior High	Public	9-12	6000 Lakeland Highlands Rd	Lakeland	33813	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 648-3566	2,469	115	21.4	47.0%	1,133 (45.9%)	408 (16.5%)	757 (30.7%)	68 (2.8%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	93 (3.8%)	45.3	403^rd of 838 public high schools	51.9%		44.8	400^th of 844 public high schools	52.6%	3				61.0	59.0					33.0	34.0	72.0	75.0	$9,219	$914	$8,305
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 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)
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%)	44.8	413^th of 838 public high schools	50.7%		44.4	406^th of 844 public high schools	51.9%	7				62.0	63.0					34.0	38.0	70.0	72.0	$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
Tenoroc High School	Public	9-12	4905 Saddle Creek Rd	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 614-9183	1,141	48	23.7	72.7%	403 (35.3%)	214 (18.8%)	478 (41.9%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	31 (2.7%)	20.5	663^rd of 838 public high schools	20.9%		22	652^nd of 844 public high schools	22.7%	11				37.0	42.0					20.0	21.0	47.0	68.0	$10,140	$1,312	$8,828

Frequently Asked Questions about Polk State College Collegiate High School

How many students attend Polk State College Collegiate High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 343 students attended Polk State College Collegiate High School.

What district is Polk State College Collegiate High School in?

Polk

Is Polk State College Collegiate High School a good school?

Yes! Polk State College Collegiate High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 838 Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Polk State College Collegiate High School?

Students at Polk State College Collegiate High School are 64% White, 22% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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