- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winter Haven, FL
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
Federal NCES profile for Chain of Lakes Collegiate High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159005349Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 20
- public schools in Winter Haven · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 42.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 340
- students enrolled
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High ranks #6 of 20 public schools in Winter Haven, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120159005349 · Winter Haven, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
340 enr · 42.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 340
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
340 students
What this shows Chain of Lakes Collegiate High reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chain of Lakes Collegiate High compares
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.5:1 | ▲ 139% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
42.5:1
students per teacher
- 139% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
African American 19.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chain of Lakes Collegiate High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chain of Lakes Collegiate High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chain of Lakes Collegiate High
How many students attend Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has 340 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winter Haven, FL. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is 42.5:1, which is 139% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 171% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
The largest demographic group at Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Winter Haven, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chain of Lakes Collegiate High?
Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chain of Lakes Collegiate High rank among public schools in Winter Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High ranks #6 of 20 public schools in Winter Haven, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winter Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Chain of Lakes Collegiate High, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.