LAKE HILLS SCHOOL

LAKE HILLS SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the LAKE school district, located in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL with about 221 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 37 teachers, LAKE HILLS SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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.

LAKE HILLS SCHOOL, located in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Lake County School District. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities, offering a highly structured and supportive environment. Its primary mission is to provide individualized instruction that fosters independence, functional life skills, and communication, tailored specifically to the unique needs of each student in a safe and nurturing setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic support with academic curriculum to help students reach their highest potential. By focusing on individualized education programs (IEPs), LAKE HILLS SCHOOL strives to empower its students to navigate their daily environments with greater confidence. The facility serves as a vital resource for families in the region, ensuring that students with diverse learning requirements receive specialized attention and professional care throughout their developmental years.

For more information, contact LAKE HILLS SCHOOL at (352) 324-3175 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

909 S LAKESHORE BLVD
HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL 34737-3906
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LAKE HILLS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL with about 221 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
LAKE
Total Students:
221
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 221 students

White
55.2%
Hispanic/Latino
21.3%
Black or African American
16.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
36.7%
Male
63.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.