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Best Lake County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 15,286 students in Lake County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, FL are Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy, Alee Academy Charter School and Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Lake County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt. Dora High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1250 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 508-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Alee Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1705 E County Road 44
Eustis, FL 32736
(352) 357-9426
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6641
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
Lake Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 N Georgia Ave
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 742-6985
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Mt. Dora High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N Highland St
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 383-2177
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lake Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Nonschool Exceptional Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Burleigh Blvd
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6600
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Lake Minneola High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 N Hancock Rd
Clermont, FL 34715
(352) 394-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,309 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
East Ridge High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13322 Excalibur Rd
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 242-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,683 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N Trowell Ave
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Eustis High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 E Washington Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 357-7449
Gr: 9-12 | 1,274 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
South Lake High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15600 Silver Eagle Rd
Groveland, FL 34736
(352) 394-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Hills School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3175
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Tavares High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 N New Hampshire Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1515.
Leesburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Yellow Jacket Way
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787-5047
Gr: 9-12 | 1,724 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
The Academy At Lake Hills School- South
Alternative School
513 Albrook St
Mascotte, FL 34753
(352) 394-2035
Gr: 6-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Contracted Services
Special Education School
28334 Churchill Smith Ln
Mount Dora, FL 32757
(352) 797-7000
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Technical College
Vocational School
Charter School
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Park Education Center
Alternative School
680 E Highland Ave
Clermont, FL 34711
(352) 394-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, FL?
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
21 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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