- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Placid, FL
Lake Placid High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Placid High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120084000907
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Placid High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lake Placid · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Placid High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Placid High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lake Placid, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120084000907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Lake Placid High School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 120084000907 · Lake Placid, FL High · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 19.7:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Lake Placid High School held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Placid High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- This school
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- Cracker Trail 710
Cracker Trail Elementary School
710 students
What this shows Lake Placid High School reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Placid High School compares
Lake Placid 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
123
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 36.4%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Lake Placid High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Placid High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cracker Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Placid High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Placid High School
How many students attend Lake Placid High School?
Lake Placid High School has 829 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Placid, FL. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Placid High School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Placid High School?
62.8% of students at Lake Placid High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Placid High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Placid High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Lake Placid, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Placid High School?
Lake Placid High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Lake Placid High School rank among public schools in Lake Placid?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Placid High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lake Placid, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Lake Placid High School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.