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LAKE

Florida · Public School District
60
Schools
47,415
Students
$11,081
Per-Pupil Spend
-23% nat'l
46.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
89.7%
Graduation Rate
+3.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LAKE is a public school district in Florida serving 47,415 students across 60 schools. It includes 31 elementary, 9 middle, 12 high schools, among them 12 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 89.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,081 is below the national average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (60)
Elementary Schools31 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTOONA SCHOOLCharterKG–05292
ASTATULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05656
BEVERLY SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05626
CLERMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05572
CYPRESS RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05593
EUSTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05358
EUSTIS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05676
FRUITLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05733
GRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–051,209
GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05744
IMAGINE SCHOOLS AT SOUTH LAKECharterKG–081,053
LAKE POINTE ACADEMYPK–081,070
LEESBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05822
LOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–051,143
MASCOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCharterPK–05855
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOLCharterPK–081,717
PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05773
PINECREST ACADEMY FOUR CORNERSCharterKG–08510
PINECREST ACADEMY TAVARESCharterKG–08812
PINECREST LAKES ACADEMYCharterPK–081,006
RIMES EARLY LEARNING & LITERACY CENTERPK–02233
ROUND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCharterPK–081,194
SAWGRASS BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05735
SEMINOLE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05479
SORRENTO ELEMENTARYPK–05862
SPRING CREEK CHARTER SCHOOLCharterPK–08630
TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05875
THE VILLAGES ELEMENTARY OF LADY LAKE SCHOOLPK–05761
TREADWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05879
TRIANGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05783
UMATILLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05660
Middle Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08837
EAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,182
EUSTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08824
GRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,148
MT. DORA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08846
OAK PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08575
TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,070
UMATILLA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08595
WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,280
High Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALEE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLCharter09–12158
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,604
EUSTIS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,368
LAKE COUNTY ACER PROGRAM06–127
LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL09–122,176
LAKE TECHNICAL COLLEGECharter09–120
LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL09–121,641
MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL09–121,334
PINECREST LAKES MIDDLE/HIGH ACADEMYCharter06–12242
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,169
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL09–121,507
UMATILLA HIGH SCHOOL09–12861
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,081-23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
45%
State
37.2%
Local (property tax)
45.5%
Federal
17.3%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (45%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
60
Schools
47,415
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateFlorida →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.7% graduation rate — 3.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 60 schools including 12 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,081, spending is 23% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LAKE?
LAKE has 60 public schools, serving a total of 47,415 students.
What is the graduation rate for LAKE?
The graduation rate is 89.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LAKE spend per student?
LAKE spends $11,081 per pupil — 23% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LAKE?
47% of students in LAKE qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LAKE?
Yes — 12 of the 60 schools in LAKE are charter schools.
What grade levels does LAKE serve?
LAKE serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LAKE?
The median opportunity score across schools in LAKE is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.