- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Groveland, FL
South Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for South Lake 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 120105001714
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lake High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Groveland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Lake High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groveland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
South Lake High School held near 2,189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 94.3 → 100.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120105001714 · Groveland, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,137 enr · 22.7:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
South Lake High School held near 2,189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 94.3 → 100.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- This school
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- Mt. Dora High
Mt. Dora High School
1,500 students
What this shows South Lake High School reports 2,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lake High School compares
South Lake 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,137 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,137
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,768
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
337
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
White 37.9%
African American 15.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, South Lake High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt. Dora High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~2,137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Lake High School
How many students attend South Lake High School?
South Lake High School has 2,137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Groveland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,169 (2022-23) → 2,189 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lake High School is 22.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lake High School?
36.6% of students at South Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at South Lake High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.5% of enrollment, in Groveland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lake High School?
South Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 South Lake High School rank among public schools in Groveland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Lake High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Groveland, 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 Lake?
Besides South Lake High School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and Minneola Conversion Charter School (1,763 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.