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Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High

Public, Charter Grades 10-12

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 100% of Florida high schools

Summary

Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High in Winter Haven, FL, is a small, specialized public high school serving 340 students in grades 10 through 12, and it stands as an extraordinary academic powerhouse within the Polk school district.

This school is not your typical high school—it operates as a collegiate or early college program where students earn college credits while completing their diploma. The results are remarkable: a perfect 100% graduation rate for five consecutive years, a 97% proficiency rate in English Language Arts, and a 95% proficiency rate in U.S. History. These scores are in a completely different league from nearby schools. For example, Winter Haven Senior High School, located just 1.34 miles away, has a 58% ELA proficiency rate and a 50.4% chronic absenteeism rate, while Chain Of Lakes boasts an incredibly low 3.8% chronic absenteeism rate. The school also ranks #2 out of 838 high schools in Florida, earning a perfect 5-star rating, while most surrounding schools like Tenoroc High School and Haines City Senior High School rank in the bottom 30th percentile.

What makes this success even more interesting is that the school spends less per student ($7,080) than nearby schools and has a high student-teacher ratio of 48.5:1—likely because students spend much of their time in college courses rather than traditional classrooms. This selective program attracts highly motivated students, and its performance is a testament to the power of focused, high-expectation academic models. For parents seeking a rigorous, college-prep environment, Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High offers an elite educational experience that dramatically outperforms every other school in the area.

340

Students ?

48.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,080

Per pupil spending ?

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881

(863) 298-6800

District: Polk

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.9%

Hispanic:

35.6%

African American:

19.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2025 → 100th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (97% vs 67% 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 48 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school97%

District avg60%

Florida avg67%

2^nd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2025

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	94.5	2 of 838	99.8%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	1 of 844	99.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts97%+36 vs state

US History95%+21 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 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
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High	Public, Charter	10-12	999 Avenue H NE	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	No	(863) 298-6800	340	7	48.5		139 (40.9%)	65 (19.1%)	121 (35.6%)	8 (2.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	94.5	2^nd of 838 public high schools	99.8%		96.2	1^st of 844 public high schools	99.9%	1					97.0							95.0	$7,080	$08	$7,072
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	2,648	109	24.2	60.2%	816 (30.8%)	801 (30.2%)	888 (33.5%)	56 (2.1%)	5 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	75 (2.8%)	35.6	526^th of 838 public high schools	37.2%		37.2	495^th of 844 public high schools	41.4%	31				52.0	58.0				24.0	34.0	65.0	66.0	$8,762	$1,062	$7,698
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	997	15	66.4	77.3%	184 (18.5%)	327 (32.8%)	445 (44.6%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.3%)	2.2	793^rd of 838 public high schools	5.4%		2.5	794^th of 844 public high schools	5.9%	1			13.0	11.0	9.0		0.0		11.0	3.0		8.0	$9,680	$307	$9,374
Lake Region High School	Public	9-12	1995 Thunder Rd	Eagle Lake	33839	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 297-3099	1,568	67	23.4	72.3%	321 (20.5%)	454 (29.0%)	751 (47.9%)	8 (0.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.8%)	17.8	678^th of 838 public high schools	19.1%		21.6	658^th of 844 public high schools	22.0%	20				36.0	38.0				23.0	27.0	47.0	60.0	$9,999	$1,288	$8,711
Ridge Teen Parent Program	Public	6-12	7700 Lucerne Park Rd	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 299-2512	11	0		63.6%	3 (27.3%)	3 (27.3%)	5 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ridge Technical Academy	Public	6-12	7700 State Road 544	Winter Haven	33881	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 419-3060	103	8	12.8	68.9%	32 (31.1%)	17 (16.5%)	53 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)												77.0	$12,338	$1,136	$11,203
Auburndale Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Bloodhound Trl	Auburndale	33823	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	Yes	(863) 965-6200	1,770	74	23.9	63.6%	682 (38.5%)	411 (23.2%)	605 (34.2%)	19 (1.1%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (2.7%)	24.1	637^th of 838 public high schools	24.0%		21.8	653^rd of 844 public high schools	22.6%	16				47.0	48.0				14.0	18.0	57.0	60.0	$9,387	$1,368	$8,020
Discovery High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1000 N Buena Vista Dr	Lake Alfred	33850	Polk County	Polk	Yes	No	No	Yes	(863) 268-7178	898	45	19.9	63.7%	195 (21.7%)	185 (20.6%)	488 (54.3%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	18 (2.0%)	25.1	630^th of 838 public high schools	24.8%		21	660^th of 844 public high schools	21.8%	30				54.0	38.0				24.0	25.0	57.0	59.0	$8,644	$909	$7,735
Don E Woods Opportunity Center	Public	6-12	213 Lake Ave E	Dundee	33838	Polk County	Polk	No	No	No	No	(863) 421-3325	82	11	7.4	81.7%	9 (11.0%)	29 (35.4%)	41 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	3.2	775^th of 838 public high schools	7.5%		4.5	749^th of 844 public high schools	11.3%	26	13.0	20.0	14.0	19.0	14.0	0.0	4.0	5.0	8.0	0.0	22.0	29.0	$30,028	$1,662	$28,366
Haines City Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2800 Hornet Dr	Haines City	33844	Polk County	Polk	No	Yes	No	Yes	(863) 421-3281	3,105	122	25.4	69.6%	285 (9.2%)	951 (30.6%)	1,773 (57.1%)	38 (1.2%)	13 (0.4%)	9 (0.3%)	36 (1.2%)	27.2	611^th of 838 public high schools	27.1%		29.3	590^th of 844 public high schools	30.1%	21				45.0	47.0				29.0	35.0	57.0	67.0	$7,978	$1,130	$6,847

Frequently Asked Questions about Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High

What district is Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High in?

Polk

What is the racial makeup of Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High?

Students at Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High are 41% White, 36% Hispanic, 19% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High.

Is Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High a good school?

Yes! Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 838 Florida high schools.

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

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