Lakeland Senior High School
#290 of 576 high schools in Florida
#8109 of 16,910 nationally
About Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland Senior High School is a public high located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,985 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 290th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,985.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Lakeland Senior High School ranks 24th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lakeland Senior High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lakeland Senior High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 487 m away
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 2.2 km away
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 2.3 km away
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 2.3 km away
Lakeland Montessori School House
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
129 students · 2.5 km away
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students · 2.6 km away
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students · 2.7 km away
Crystal Lake Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students · 2.9 km away
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 3.0 km away
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Milton High School
Milton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students
Immokalee High School
Immokalee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,990 students
East Lake High School
Tarpon Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,980 students
Leto High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,995 students
Everglades High School
Miramar · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lakeland Senior High School a good school?
Lakeland Senior High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #290 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lakeland Senior High School rank in Florida?
Lakeland Senior High School ranks #290 of 576 high schools in Florida and #8109 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lakeland Senior High School?
Lakeland Senior High School had 1,985 students in 2025.
Is Lakeland Senior High School a elementary school or a high school?
Lakeland Senior High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lakeland Senior High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lakeland Senior High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.