LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL

1995 THUNDER RD
EAGLE LAKE, FL 33839

www.lakeregionthunder.com/

1,545 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lake Region High School, located in Eagle Lake, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. The school is known for its "Thunder" mascot and takes pride in fostering a community-oriented environment that balances academic rigor with diverse extracurricular opportunities. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and programs aimed at developing both technical skills and college readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Region High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an array of athletic programs, clubs, and arts organizations. These activities are intended to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit among the student body. By integrating traditional academic instruction with these enrichment opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that supports the personal and professional growth of its students within the Eagle Lake community.

1,545

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	722
Black	416
Asian	12
Two or More	24
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
722 (46.7 %)
Black
416 (26.9 %)
White
365 (23.6 %)
Two or More
24 (1.6 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)297-3099
Website:	http://www.lakeregionthunder.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 466

Grade 10 443

Grade 11 366

Grade 12 270

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	466
Grade 10	443
Grade 11	366
Grade 12	270

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE REGION HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	750	48.5%
Male	795	51.5%

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