- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakeland, FL
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120159008246Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Lakeland · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 42.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 296
- students enrolled
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Lakeland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120159008246 · Lakeland, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
296 enr · 42.3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter 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 296
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School
296 students
What this shows Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School compares
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter 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 | 42.3:1 | ▲ 138% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
42.3:1
students per teacher
- 138% 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
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 148 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 33.1%
African American 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School 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 Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter 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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School
How many students attend Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakeland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School is 42.3:1, which is 138% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 169% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Lakeland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School rank among high schools in Lakeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter High School ranks #3 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 Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Charter 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.