- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagle Lake, FL
Lake Region High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Region High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159003016
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Region High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eagle Lake · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Region High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Region High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eagle Lake, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lake Region High School held near 1,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120159003016 · Eagle Lake, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,568 enr · 26.6:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lake Region High School held near 1,554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Region 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 Region High School
1,568 students
What this shows Lake Region High School reports 1,568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Region High School compares
Lake Region 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 | 26.6:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,568 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,568
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 171 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 29.0%
White 20.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Lake Region High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Region High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Region 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 (~1,568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Region High School
How many students attend Lake Region High School?
Lake Region High School has 1,568 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagle Lake, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,545 (2022-23) → 1,554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Region High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Region High School is 26.6:1, which is 49% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Region High School?
61.0% of students at Lake Region High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Region High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Region High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Eagle Lake, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Region High School?
Lake Region High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Region High School rank among public schools in Eagle Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Region High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eagle Lake, 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 Polk?
Besides Lake Region 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.