Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School is located at 999 Avenue H NE in Winter Haven, Florida, United States. A charter school, it is affiliated and colocated with Polk State College.
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School serves 314 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 57%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School?
314 students attend Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School offer ?
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School part of?
Chain Of Lakes Collegiate High School is part of Polk School District.
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