LAKE PLACID HIGH SCHOOL

HIGHLANDS
202 GREEN DRAGON DR
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852
868 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Lake Placid High School, located in Lake Placid, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Highlands County School District. As the primary secondary school for the area, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is deeply integrated into the "Green Dragon" spirit, with the mascot serving as a symbol of pride that connects the student body, faculty, and the surrounding Lake Placid community.

Beyond traditional academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on academic rigor and character development, Lake Placid High School strives to create an environment where students can develop the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape. For current updates, academic calendars, and school-specific policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official district web portal.
868
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    401 (46.2 %)
  • White
    320 (36.9 %)
  • Black
    116 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.8 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: HIGHLANDS
Phone: (863)699-5010
Website: http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~lph/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 463
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 9 293
Grade 10 215
Grade 11 175
Grade 12 185
Gender Ratio