Lake Gibson Senior High School

Lake Gibson Senior High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade 9-12
7007 N Socrum Loop Rd,  Lakeland, FL
Polk County Public Schools
3.8
2.1
2,039 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Ryan Vann
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
17%
College Prep
Average SAT
1030
Math
500
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
20
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
22.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
395:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
40.6%
Hispanic
31.4%
Black
23.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#52 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 501 Students
University of Central Florida 405 Students
Polk State College 368 Students
University of Florida 354 Students
Florida State University 338 Students
Florida Southern College 320 Students
Southeastern University 288 Students
University of North Florida 234 Students
University of Miami 210 Students
Florida International University 168 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 161 Students
Business 108 Students
Psychology 98 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 75 Students
Biology 70 Students
Criminology 47 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 44 Students
Education 36 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 36 Students
Elementary Education 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 339 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/30/2025
my experience with lake gibson starts with the middle school , i've only known lake gibson. i love this school and im so glad i've been able to be here till my senior year.
3.0 Sophomore
2/11/2025
I am currently enrolled at Lake Gibson as a sophomore. Lake Gibson is extremely over populated due to the mass growth of Lakeland, so safety is not the best. The arts department is talented, especially theatre. Sports is a ranging spectrum, with wrestling being the most awarded sport. Clubs are not really well known to me personally, they aren't advertised to everyone.
5.0 Senior
10/29/2024
My high school experience has, without a doubt, been one to remember. From my freshman to senior year I have only had a handful of bad experiences at Lake Gibson High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.1 21 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/28/2024
Theyll send your kid to the learning center (detention) for the dumbest reasons where they learn nothing for the entire day. Teachers have stated that they're just there to get a check. This school will forever be a D School. They need to be more focused on TEACHING the kids.
1.0 student
10/23/2023
(excuse my bad grammar, i speak more spanish) I am a Junior in this school right now. i moved here to polk county and had to transfer here without choice because this was the closest school near the house I moved to. I transferred in January and so far my experience with this school has been terribl...
5.0 parent
4/20/2021
My oldest child is graduating this year, and he has had straight A's for the past three years. He spent his freshman year at McKeel Academy, but was unhappy there, so we transferred. I am happy that his younger brother is also enjoying his time at LG, and I highly recommend this school to all studen...
1.0 parent
2/2/2020
Avoid if possible. The school needs a complete overhaul.

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Lake Gibson Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Lakeland, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,039 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Lake Gibson Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excel Christian Academy, CES Academy of Lakeland, Lake Gibson Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Lakeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Lake Gibson Senior High School.

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