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Lake Wales Senior High School

Charter | 9-12 | 1191 students

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9 reviews of this school


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Posted September 16, 2009

All the teachers and office personal at this school are just wonderful to have contact with. They care about our children and their education. The teachers also listen to what the students have to say.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2009

What an amazing school! I couldn't be happier with my choice to send my son to LWHS. The AP courses combined with the extra curricular activites and amazing staff have made this school great. My son is comptetitive at even the best schools because of the fantastic AP program at this school. Thank you Lake Wales staff and administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2009

I think that this school is great!...i have learned so much being here
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 17, 2008

I could not be any more pleased with this HS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2006

Since becoming a charter school, the attitude of the teachers and staff towards the students has changed very negatively. My daughter felt so unsafe there this year, as speaking with the principal and guidance counselors was of no help since at the time they were more concerned with which staff were going to receive free leased vehicles from a local dealership, rather than safety of the children, that I finally did have to withdraw her from this school. Hopefully no other parents will be forced into such a decision (if the people in charge of the charter schools read this) and things will get better there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2005

I wish more teacher would get involved with the students. I also wish the baseball program was more in tune with believing in their players. As far as quality you would figure they have won many games but far from it. Academic programs should be more high school level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2004

I am impressed with the way discipline has declined from last year to this year. It is a better environment here. The students and teachers are happier than last year. We have a lot of students transferring in from other schools. I have heard several of the students say how much better it is here than their old school.


Posted November 19, 2003

I personally think that it is sad when the new principal of my child's school wears the shirt of the old school that he used to be principal of at our homecoming.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2003

when I attended Lake Wales, the teachers were more involved with the dress code than any other type of discipline. We had a teacher stand at the doorway in the morning and would video tape you as you walked in and if your shirt wasn't tucked in all the way he would show it to the principal and later that day we would get called up to the office. I think the teacher should be more involved with teaching and monitoring the halls for other types of harmful disobedience!


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

265 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
38%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

267 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
93%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "C".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "D".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

341 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 46%
Black 27% 23%
Hispanic 15% 25%
Multiracial 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Graduation rate 71%N/A73%
Dropout rate 4%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 17N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 82%N/A65%
Master's degree 19%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 10%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Phone: (863) 678-4222

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