POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 214 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 6 teachers, POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 35:1. 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 LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a unique educational partnership between Polk County Public Schools and Polk State College. Located on the college’s Lakeland campus, the school is specifically designed for students who are at risk of dropping out or who need a different environment to complete their high school requirements. By providing a bridge between secondary and post-secondary education, the program allows students to earn their high school diplomas while simultaneously accumulating transferable college credits, often at no cost to the students.

The school’s mission focuses on re-engaging students through a supportive, college-like atmosphere that emphasizes personal responsibility and academic rigor. By placing high school students in a college environment, the institution encourages a faster transition toward career and higher education goals, helping students gain the confidence and skills necessary for long-term success. It serves as an ideal pathway for those who thrive outside of a traditional high school setting and are eager to get a head start on their college or professional careers.

For more information, contact POLK STATE LAKELAND GATEWAY TO COLLEGE CHARTER 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.