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Public High School Information
Average Class Size: 23
Number of Schools: 7


Public School Graduation Rates
School 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
Harrison Arts Center 100% 100% 100% 98.5% 100% 100% 84.6% 96.5% 81.5%
McKeel Academy of Technology % 100% 98.4% 97.2% 99.0% 93.3% 84.5% 80.2% 45.4%
Lakeland High School % 88.7% 85.1% 82.0% 81.6% 89.8% 87.4% 85.6% 73.5%
George Jenkins High School % 87.7% 85.1% 90.8% 88.8% 88.4% 87.7% 81% 72.1%
Lake Gibson High School % 83.9% 76.8% 75.1% 82.4% 81.5% 75.9% 75.7% 67.1%
Kathleen High School % 71.7% 69.3% 71.6% 76.8%> 70.1% 67.3% 71.3% 59.3%
Tenoroc High School % NA NA            
Lakeland Aggregate % 89% 86% 85.9% 88.1% 87.2% 81.2% 79.9% 68.6%
Polk County 71.6% 73.6% 70.6% 68.8% 70.5% 71.6% 65.7% 66.9% 52.6%
Florida 76.3% 75.4% 72.4% 71.0% 71.9% 71.6% 69.0% 67.9% 63.8%

Graduation Rates: Polk County's 2009 Graduation Rate increased 19 percentage points over the 2001 year. Polk's new strategic plan is considering a goal of improving the graduation rate by at least 3% annually.

SOURCES: Florida Department of Education, Polk County School District, June 2009 and Florida Department of Education Class Average Compliance Calculation.

Lakeland Private Schools - SAT DATA
School/# of seniors Grad Rate SAT Verbal SAT Math SAT Writing SAT Total
Lakeland Christian (72) 100% 534 542 530 1606
Santa Fe Catholic High School (53) 100% 571 540 559 1670
All Saints Academy          
Private School Totals          

 

Lakeland Private Schools - ACT DATA
School/# of seniors ACT English ACT Math ACT Reading ACT Science ACT Total
Lakeland Christian (72) 23.8 22.8 23.5 21.8 22.9
Santa Fe Catholic High School (53) 24.2 22.5 24.2 23.1 23.6
All Saints Academy          
Private School Totals          

Lakeland Public & Private Graduation Rate 91.75%

Lakeland Dropout Rates

The dropout rate is calculated by dividing the number of enrolled students in grade 9-12 by the number of dropouts. In the last 4 years we have seen a 5.8% increase in the number of students that are staying in school.

School 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001
Harrison Arts Center 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.3% no data
McKeel Academy of Technology 0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.2% 0.4% 0.6% 0.4% 0.7%
Lakeland High School 2.0% 2.5% 2.1% 1.5% 4.1% 0.4% 0.7% 0.8% 1.2%
George Jenkins High School 1.8% 2.4% 2.0% 1.6% 1.5% 1.0% 1.2% 1.6% 4.0%
Lake Gibson High School 2.4% 2.5% 4.1% 6.1% 3.5% 3.3% 4.7% 1.9% 3.9%
Kathleen High School 3.8% 6.8% 5.5% 6.1% 6.7% 3.4% 3.8% 2.5% 6.9%
Tenoroc High School 5.0% N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lakeland Aggregate 2.2% 2.8% 2.3% 2.6% 2.6% 1.4% 1.9% 1.51% 3.5%
Polk County 4.0% 3.8% 4.2% 4.4% 4.8% 3.6% 3.6% 2.9% 5.8%
Florida 2.3% 2.6% 3.3% 3.5% 3.0% 2.9% 3.1% 3.2% 3.8

2008-2009 Scholastic Aptitude Test Scores (SAT)
# Tested Mean Score Critcal Reading Math Writing
Harrison Arts Center 75 1624 558 526 540
George Jenkins High School 235 1491 503 503 485
Lakeland High School 234 1536 527 512 497
McKeel Academy of Technology 55 1380 461 466 453
Kathleen High School 72 1286 436 436 414
Lake Gibson High School 129 1429 485 478 466
Tenoroc High School 18 1320 438 433 449
Lakeland Aggregate 818 1438 487 479 472
Polk County 1,842 1437 487 483 467
Florida 100,179 1475 497 498 480

2008-2009 ACT Scores
# Tested English Math Reading Composite Science Reasoning
Harrison Arts Center 68 23.8 22.3 24.0 23.1 21.6
George Jenkins High School 236 20.2 20.8 21.6 20.8 20.0
Lakeland High School 223 19.1 19.6 20.4 19.7 19.1
McKeel Academy of Technology 74 18.1 18.9 19.2 18.9 18.5
Kathleen High School 166 15.6 17.1 17.8 16.9 16.8
Lake Gibson High School 276 17.1 18.4 19.0 18.3 17.9
Tenoroc High School 41 15.7 16.9 17.3 16.6 16.0
Lakeland Aggregate 1,084 18.5 19.1 19.9 19.2 18.6
Polk County 2,865 17.6 18.8 19.2 18.5 18.1
Florida 89,279 18.4 19.2 19.9 19.2 18.7

Source: SAT & ACT scores from Polk County Public Schools, Office of Accountability, 2010.


High School Accountability Report
School 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000
George Jenkins High School C B B B B C A B C C
Harrison Arts Center B D* B A A B A A A B
Kathleen High School D C D D D D C D C C
Lake Gibson High School C B B C C C C C C C
Lakeland High School B D D C C C C B C C
McKeel Academy of Technology (Grades 6-12) A A B A B B A A A C
Tenoroc High School D N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

*Combined with Lakeland High School's Accountability Report starting in 2009.


Lakeland Area High Schools
SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS CONTACT NO.
All Saints Academy 5001 State Rd. 540 W Winter Haven, FL 33880 863-293-5980
Lakeland Christian School 1111 Forest Park Lakeland, FL 33803 863-688-2771
George Jenkins High School 6000 Lakeland Highlands Road Lakeland, FL 33813 863-648-3566
Lakeland High School 726 Hollingsworth Road Lakeland, FL 33801 863-499-2900
Harrison Arts Center 750 Hollingsworth Road Lakeland, FL 33801 863-499-2855
McKeel Academy of Technology 1810 West Parker St. Lakeland, FL 33815 863-499-2818
Kathleen Senior High School 2600 Crutchfield Road Lakeland, FL 33805 863-499-2655
Santa Fe Catholic High School 3110 Hwy 92 E Lakeland, FL 33801 863-665-4188
Lake Gibson High School 7007 N. Socrum Loop Road Lakeland, FL 33809 863-853-6100
Tenoroc High School 4905 Saddle Creek Road Lakeland, FL 33801 863-614-9183
Victory Christian Academy 1401 Griffin Road Lakeland, FL 33810 863-859-6000

 

Polk County Career Academy Choices for Lakeland Public High Schools

Southeastern University

Academy of Design and Technology - George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Jessica Salas

Telephone: (863) 648-3566

ADT offers training as a Web Designer, Graphic Designer and Computer Systems Analyst. Students will prepare for careers in the high-growth, high-salary careers of Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Programmers, and Computer Specialists with the opportunity to earn up to one year of college credit.


Southeastern University

Academy of Legal Studies - George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Steven Wilder

Telephone: (863) 648-3566

This law-themed academy focuses on thinking, reading, writing, and research. Students who take the real estate pathway will qualify to take the Florida real estate licensing exam. Through an articulation agreement with Keiser University, students earn 12 credits toward a paralegal AAS degree and eventual paralegal certification.


Medical

Medical Academy - George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Deborah Dubendorff

Telephone: (863) 648-3566

Do you enjoy helping people? Become part of the healthcare workforce, and continue your education in a health related field. By beginning early, you will gain cutting edge learning experiences and the “know-how” that is needed in the medical profession.


CFAA

Central Florida Aerospace Academy at Sun N Fun - Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Chad Smith

Telephone: (863) 647-4761

The Central Florida Aerospace Academy provides a meaningful and content rich education that will motivate students at all levels. Students are challenged to reach high levels of achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

 

CJA

Criminal Justice, Law and Career Academy - Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Richard Dobson

Telephone: (863) 499-2655

The academy assists students in acquiring an understanding the American legal and criminal justice systems. The academy provides an opportunity for student to participate in hands-on training and prepares students to explore the wide range of career opportunities related to criminal justice and law.


Distrotek

Distrotek - Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Faith Marlowe

Telephone: (863) 499-2215

Distrotek provides students with skills for the workplace in the area of Management and Supervision. In the process of their studies, each student will be motivated to become an effective and professional manager. Students will understand that effective leadership is accomplished through venues of ethical policies, enjoyable work environments, and engaging team pursuits.

 

AOF

Academy of Finance - Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Harriett Wallace

Telephone: (863) 853-6100

This program gives students an introduction to personal finance through project based learning. Emphasis is placed upon a college preparatory curriculum.

 

Medical Academy

Medical Academy - Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Samantha Thompson

Telephone: (863) 853-6100

This academy offers an education focused around the needs of health care workers. It is a rigorous learning experience that allows students to prepare for any health career. Specialized fields are First Responder, Allied Health, EKG and home health aid.


PABT

Polk Academy of Business and Technology

Lead Teacher:  Jan Adams

Telephone: (863) 853-6100

PABT’s programs include Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Digital Design, International Business, Legal Administrative Assistant, and Web Design. The Program is designed to provide specialized opportunities for students who have expressed an interest in developing business and technology skills through concentrated computer applications classes.


AADT

Academy of Art, Design and Technology - Lakeland High School

Lead Teacher:  Pam Baker

Telephone: (863) 499-2900

The Academy of Art, Design and Technology offers students the choice of studying Fashion Design, Television Production, Digital Photography, and Computer Graphics.
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Vet

Academy of Veterinary Science - Lakeland High School

Lead Teacher: Jason Butler 

Telephone: (863) 499-2900

The Academy of Veterinary Sciences offers students a chance to work one on one with various animals. Courses include anatomy and Physiology, Grooming, Breed Identification, Animal Behavior, and Career Explorations.


IT

IT Academy of Lakeland - Lakeland High School

Lead Teacher:  Frank Webster

Telephone: (863) 499-2900

The IT Academy is renowned in its dedication to better equip students with the credentials and skills needed to stay ahead of the ever-changing world of technology. This Academy strives to help students during their early information technology (IT) experience and offers a life-long learning model of continuous improvement and career development.


Interactive Design

Interactive Design - McKeel Academy

Lead Teacher:  Tracey Wallace

Telephone: (863) 499-2818

The Interactive Design Academy offers "iMedia" courses, in which students work with the same equipment and software of electronic media professionals. Courses include text, graphics, digital drawing skills, animation techniques, video editing and special effects.

 

Power

Lakeland Electric Power Academy - Tenoroc High School

Lead Teacher:  Gary Kiger

Telephone: (863) 853-6100

Learn relevant skills that will prepare you for a successful career, as an Electrician, Line Worker, System Control Operator, Meter Technician, Power Plant Operator, or Engineer. Students will gain a solid understanding of industrial electricity and entry-level positions throughout the utility industry.



Source: www.polkacademies.com 2010.