- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeland Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159001703
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeland Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeland Senior High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Senior High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lakeland Senior High School held near 2,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 120159001703 · Lakeland, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,985 enr · 19.5:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Lakeland Senior High School held near 2,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakeland 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
Lakeland Senior High School
1,985 students
What this shows Lakeland Senior High School reports 1,985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeland Senior High School compares
Lakeland 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,985
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 262 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
African American 25.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Lakeland Senior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Lakeland Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeland 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 (~1,985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeland Senior High School
How many students attend Lakeland Senior High School?
Lakeland Senior High School has 1,985 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,043 (2022-23) → 2,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeland Senior High School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeland Senior High School?
44.5% of students at Lakeland Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeland Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeland Senior High School is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeland Senior High School?
Lakeland Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Lakeland Senior High School rank among high schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeland Senior High School ranks #7 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 Lakeland 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.