- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, FL
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Gibson Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159002405
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Gibson Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 9
- high schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Gibson Senior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Lake Gibson Senior High School held near 2,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120159002405 · Lakeland, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,973 enr · 21.7:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lake Gibson Senior High School held near 2,039 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 91.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Gibson Senior High School 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
Lake Gibson Senior High School
1,973 students
What this shows Lake Gibson Senior High School reports 1,973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Gibson Senior High School compares
Lake Gibson Senior High School 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 5% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,973 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,973
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
303
in-school suspensions + 278 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 22.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Lake Gibson Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Gibson Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Gibson Senior High School'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 (~1,973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Gibson Senior High School
How many students attend Lake Gibson Senior High School?
Lake Gibson Senior High School has 1,973 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,080 (2022-23) → 2,039 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Gibson Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Gibson Senior High School is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Gibson Senior High School?
49.4% of students at Lake Gibson Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Gibson Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Gibson Senior High School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Gibson Senior High School?
Lake Gibson Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Gibson Senior High School rank among high schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks #6 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lakeland on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Lake Gibson Senior High School, 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.