TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL

603 N NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE
TAVARES, FL 32778

ths.lake.k12.fl.us

1,458 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tavares High School, located in Tavares, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Lake County School District. As a traditional public high school, 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 prides itself on fostering a supportive campus culture that emphasizes academic achievement, extracurricular participation, and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Tavares High School provides students with a variety of opportunities to develop their interests and talents, including diverse athletic programs, student organizations, and elective courses. The school remains committed to the district’s mission of providing high-quality instruction while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment. For students and parents seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or upcoming events, the school maintains an official presence through the Lake County Schools website.

1,458

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	715
Hispanic	372
Black	272
Asian	26
Two or More	63
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

White
715 (49.0%)
Hispanic
372 (25.5%)
Black
272 (18.7%)
Two or More
63 (4.3%)
Asian
26 (1.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3%)

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:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)343-3007
Website:	http://ths.lake.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 9 385

Grade 10 348

Grade 11 372

Grade 12 353