Lake Gibson High School is located in Lakeland, Florida, and was established in 1979.
Serving 1,973 students in grades 9-12, Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,973 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lake Gibson Senior High School's student population of 1,973 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,973 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
Gold, Garnet
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
“We lift the garnet and the gold, Colors royal, true ever bold.”
School Rankings
Lake Gibson Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Gibson Senior High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3176 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
38%
Black
22%
21%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brave
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Gibson Senior High School's ranking?
Lake Gibson Senior High School is ranked #3176 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lake Gibson Senior High School often compared to?
Lake Gibson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kathleen Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Gibson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Gibson Senior High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lake Gibson Senior High School?
1,973 students attend Lake Gibson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lake Gibson Senior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Gibson Senior High School?
Lake Gibson Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Gibson Senior High School offer ?
Lake Gibson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Gibson Senior High School part of?
Lake Gibson Senior High School is part of Polk School District.
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