POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 296 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 37:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL (PSCCHS), located on the Lakeland campus of Polk State College, is a unique public charter high school that allows students to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at no cost to the family. By integrating secondary education with college-level coursework, the school provides a rigorous academic environment designed for students who are motivated to get a head start on their higher education. The program is tuition-free, including the cost of textbooks, which significantly reduces the financial burden of the first two years of college.

Beyond the academic advantages, the school is noted for its focus on preparing students for the expectations of a university setting. Because the students attend classes alongside traditional college students on the Polk State campus, they are immersed in a mature, collegiate atmosphere that fosters independence, time management, and critical thinking skills. PCCHS serves as an excellent option for high-achieving students in the Lakeland area who are looking for an accelerated path to graduation and a seamless transition into post-secondary education.

For more information, contact POLK STATE COLLEGE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL at (863) 669-2322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.