Chain of Lakes Collegiate High

Chain of Lakes Collegiate High

Charter High School | Grade 11-12
999 Avenue H Ave NE,  Winter Haven, FL
4.4
5.0
320 Students
A
Niche Grade
The Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School is a public charter school for high-performing juniors and seniors seeking dual enrollment in college classes. Blending traditional high school with collegiate coursework, this school allows driven high school students to receive their associate degree and their high school diploma upon graduation. Located at the Polk State College Winter Haven campus, this award-winning institution allows students to choose from several educational tracks and programs, including those in information systems, allied health and criminal justice. As a public charter school, Chain of Lakes Collegiate High allows students to obtain college credits free of charge and provides free college textbooks on loan. Graduates across all three of Polk State's collegiate high schools accrue several million dollars in college scholarships each year. With advisors to help students find the schedule and coursework that best fit their unique talents, plans and capabilities, this supportive and highly rated institution provides kids with all the tools they need to succeed. Boasting a 100% graduation rate, smaller classes, college readiness prep and networking opportunities, the Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School is the perfect choice for motivated students seeking a head start on their college degrees.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Bridgett Fetter
Student Teacher Ratio
63:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Math Proficiency
44.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
63:1
Teachers
5
Full Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
57.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
560
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
325:1

Student Diversity

Female
62.8%
Male
37.2%
White
46.6%
Hispanic
28%
Black
17.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#35 Best Charter HS in Florida
#37 Best College Prep Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Central Florida 242 Students
University of Florida 226 Students
University of South Florida 222 Students
Florida State University 168 Students
University of Miami 105 Students
University of North Florida 105 Students
Florida Southern College 92 Students
Florida Atlantic University 91 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University 84 Students
Polk State College 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 69 Students
Business 58 Students
Psychology 57 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 29 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 18 Students
Marketing 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 17 Students
Mechanical Engineering 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 206 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/7/2025
So far in my experience, it's a really good school. The high school classes aren't the main focus since in this school you can dual enroll into actual college classes which are legit walking distant and essentially feel like a college student while still being in high school
5.0 Senior
1/27/2024
This school is very good as I am on my path to graduate with an AA degree. This school gives you the full college experience with flexible scheduling. Collegiate students get to do everything any other Polk state student can as well.
4.0 Senior
1/11/2024
Some of my best parts of Chaim of Lakes Collegiate High School would be the benefits, opportunities, and development I experienced or received due to the program. Overall, I would not say I had any bad experiences.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
10/28/2018
if we were to scale it out of 10 with 10 being the best, I would give a 11.

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Chain of Lakes Collegiate High is a charter school for students in grades 11-12 in Winter Haven, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 320 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 63:1. Academic records show that 44.5% of students achieve proficiency in math. Chain of Lakes Collegiate High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $251,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy, New Beginnings High School, Winter Haven Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Winter Haven has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chain of Lakes Collegiate High.

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