Lake Wales Senior High School
School Overview
Lake Wales Senior High School is a public Charter Magnet school located in Lake Wales, Florida. It is a school in Polk County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,566 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1 where a total of 71 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,566 students are attending Lake Wales Senior High School. By gender, there are 774 and 792 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Lake Wales Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 116 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Black | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| White | 87 | 44 | 43 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 116 | 58 | 58 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 71 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Lake Wales Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 22 to 1. 90.1% of teachers are certified. 49.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 71 | Students per teacher: 22 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 64 | 90.1% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 7 | 9.9% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 28 | 39.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 11.3% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 1,566 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | 2 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 235,283 Households |
| Population | 673,475 |
| Male | 336,279 |
| Female | 349,939 |
| Child Population | 204,489 |
| Total Housing Units | 295,456 Units |
| Average House Value | $150,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $978 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.90% |
| Average Household Income | $50,584 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.31% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Lake Wales Senior High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 276 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 135 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 414 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Lake Wales Senior High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 276 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 276 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 135 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 414 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Polk
In Polk, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in LAKE WALES, Florida
4 private schools are serving students in LAKE WALES, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.