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Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales, Florida · Grades 9 to 12 · Polk
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About Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales Senior High School is a public charter school in Lake Wales, Florida, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 1,597 students in 2024-25. With about 73 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 21.9 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Polk County. Families comparing options will find 14 other schools within 5 miles. Polk School District runs 158 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (863) 678-4222 |
| School district | Polk |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Students (2024-25) | 1,597 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 73 |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22) |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | High |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Polk County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159001790). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Endtime Christian School of ExcellencePrivate, Pentecostal · Grades K to 12Lake Wales · 0.2 miVictory Ridge AcademyCharter · Grades PreK to 12Lake Wales · 0.3 miSpook Hill Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 0.5 miEdward W Bok Academy NorthCharter · Grades 6 to 8Lake Wales · 0.7 miJanie Howard Wilson SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 0.9 miCandlelight Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Lake Wales · 0.9 miRoosevelt AcademyPublic · Grades 6 to 12Lake Wales · 1 miPolk Avenue Elementary SchoolCharter · Grades PreK to 5Lake Wales · 1.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Lake Wales Senior High School serve?
Lake Wales Senior High School serves grades 9 through 12.
How many students attend Lake Wales Senior High School?
Lake Wales Senior High School reported 1,597 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Wales Senior High School?
About 21.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,597 students and 73 teachers in federal data.
Is Lake Wales Senior High School a public or charter school?
Lake Wales Senior High School is a public charter school.
What school district is Lake Wales Senior High School in?
Lake Wales Senior High School is part of Polk. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/
Where is Lake Wales Senior High School located?
Lake Wales Senior High School is at 1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853. The phone number is (863) 678-4222.
How many other schools are near Lake Wales Senior High School?
There are 14 other schools within 5 miles of Lake Wales Senior High School in our directory.
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