Public High School Information
Average Class Size: 23
Number of Schools: 7
| 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 |
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| 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 Christian (72) |
100% |
534 |
542 |
530 |
1606 |
| Santa Fe Catholic High School (53) |
100% |
571 |
540 |
559 |
1670 |
| All Saints Academy |
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| Private School Totals |
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| 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 |
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| Private School Totals |
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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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| 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.
| 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
Academy of Design and Technology - George Jenkins High School
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.
Academy of Legal Studies - George Jenkins High School
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 Academy - George Jenkins High School
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.
Central Florida Aerospace Academy at Sun N Fun - Kathleen High School
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.
Criminal Justice, Law and Career Academy - Kathleen High School
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 - Kathleen High School
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.
Academy of Finance - Lake Gibson High School
This program gives students an introduction to personal finance through project based learning. Emphasis is placed upon a college preparatory curriculum.
Medical Academy - Lake Gibson High School
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.
Polk Academy of Business and Technology
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.
Academy of Art, Design and Technology - Lakeland High School
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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Academy of Veterinary Science - Lakeland High School
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 Academy of Lakeland - Lakeland High School
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 - McKeel Academy
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.
Lakeland Electric Power Academy - Tenoroc High School
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.
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