CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH

www.colpsc.com/

Charter School 328 Students

High School 11th - 12th

School Overview

Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School (COL), located on the campus of Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida, is a specialized public charter school designed for students in grades 11 and 12. It offers a unique "dual enrollment" educational model, allowing students to earn their high school diploma simultaneously with an Associate in Arts degree from Polk State College. Because the school is tuition-free and covers the cost of college textbooks, it provides a significant financial advantage to families while preparing students for the rigors of higher education.

The school is structured to foster an environment of academic independence and maturity. By integrating high school coursework with college-level classes, students are fully immersed in a collegiate atmosphere, which helps bridge the transition from secondary education to university life. With its focus on rigorous academics, professional development, and college readiness, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is ideal for highly motivated students who are looking to get a head start on their post-secondary goals in a supportive, focused, and scholarly environment.

328

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

41.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	92
Black	56
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
153 (46.6 %)
Hispanic
92 (28.0 %)
Black
56 (17.1 %)
Asian
18 (5.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)298-6800
Website:	http://www.colpsc.com/
Grade Range:	11th - 12th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	41.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 11 135

Grade 12 193

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 11	135
Grade 12	193

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	62.8%
Male	122	37.2%

High School 9th - 12th

RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

2,711 Students

500 ORCHID DR
DAVENPORT, FL 33837 (9.7 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th