CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH

www.polk.edu/chain-of-lakes-collegiate-high-school

Charter School 340 Students

High School 10th - 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.

340

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

48.6

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	139
Hispanic	121
Black	65
Asian	8
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
139 (40.9%)
Hispanic
121 (35.6%)
Black
65 (19.1%)
Asian
8 (2.4%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
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.polk.edu/chain-of-lakes-collegiate-high-school
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	340
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	48.6
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 10 69

Grade 11 130

Grade 12 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 10	69
Grade 11	130
Grade 12	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CHAIN OF LAKES COLLEGIATE HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	204	60%
Male	136	40%

High School 9th - 12th

RIDGE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

POLK

2,632 Students

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

High School 9th - 12th