Tavares High School
#315 of 576 high schools in Florida
#8833 of 16,910 nationally
About Tavares High School
Tavares High School is a public high located in Tavares, in the Lake school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,458 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 48.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 315th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,458.
There are 4 schools in Tavares; Tavares High School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)44%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.8
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 Tavares High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tavares High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Tavares Elementary School
Tavares · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
870 students · 923 m away
Pinecrest Academy Tavares
Tavares · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
972 students · 3.0 km away
Tavares Middle School
Tavares · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students · 4.2 km away
Triangle Elementary School
Mount Dora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students · 5.2 km away
Eustis Heights Elementary School
Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students · 5.3 km away
Treadway Elementary School
Leesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
836 students · 6.7 km away
Eustis Elementary School
Eustis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 7.0 km away
Eustis High School
Eustis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,274 students · 7.1 km away
Mt. Dora High School
Mount Dora · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,500 students · 9.1 km away
Mt. Dora Middle School
Mount Dora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students · 9.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Baldwin Middle-Senior High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,462 students
Citrus High School
Inverness · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,465 students
Mulberry Senior High School
Mulberry · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,451 students
Lake Weir High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,447 students
Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,446 students
Barron Collier High School
Naples · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,472 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Tavares High School a good school?
Tavares High School has a Success Index (US) of 48.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #315 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 Tavares High School rank in Florida?
Tavares High School ranks #315 of 576 high schools in Florida and #8833 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tavares High School?
Tavares High School had 1,458 students in 2025.
Is Tavares High School a elementary school or a high school?
Tavares High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tavares High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Tavares High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.