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LAKE SUCCESS ACADEMY

525 N GEORGIA AVE, HOWEY IIN THE HILLS, FL 34737LAKE →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
34
Students
Total enrolled
$11,081
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 23% vs nat'l
5.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 63% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 34 students in grades KG–12 in HOWEY IIN THE HILLS, Florida.
23% below average funding
District spends $11,081 per pupil, 23% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

LAKE SUCCESS ACADEMY is a small other in HOWEY IIN THE HILLS, Florida, serving grades KG–12 with 34 students. The district invests $11,081 per student — 23% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at LAKE SUCCESS ACADEMY

34
Total Students
5.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution21 male · 13 female
62%
38%
Male 62%Female 38%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 23 students
Student Composition
29%
21%
35%
12%
Asian3%
White29%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black35%
Multiracial12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120105008829

Academic Outcomes at LAKE SUCCESS ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 51th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 34737

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,081Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,081
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,876
Student Support$2,105
Administration$1,330
Operations$1,662
Other$1,108
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,081 spent per student, an estimated $4,909 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
45%
State government
37.2%
Local (property tax)
45.5%
Federal programs
17.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,081/student, 23% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOLGRASSY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLROUND LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLOST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+11 more
↓
Middle
WINDY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOLEAST RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOLGRAY MIDDLE SCHOOLTAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
High School
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLLAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOLLEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
+4 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyLake County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLAKE →
Phone: (352)742-6985
NCES ID: 120105008829
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOWEY IIN THE HILLS seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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● 39 opp31% FRL
High
LAKE MINNEOLA HIGH SCHOOL
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● 39 opp28% FRL
High
SOUTH LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
2,169 students · 09–12
● 37 opp40% FRL
Elem
MINNEOLA CONVERSION CHARTER SCHOOL
1,717 students · PK–08
● 39 opp33% FRL
High
LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
1,641 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL
1,507 students · 09–12
45% FRL
High
EUSTIS HIGH SCHOOL
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● 30 opp45% FRL
High
MT. DORA HIGH SCHOOL
1,334 students · 09–12
38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
525 N GEORGIA AVE, HOWEY IIN THE HILLS, FL 34737
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.