For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,856 students in 33853, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 33853, FL are Lake Wales Senior High School, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33853 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33853, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33853 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Wales Senior High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33853, FL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4222
Gr: 9-12 | 1,599 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th St S
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4233
Gr: 6-10 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Victory Ridge Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Burns Ave
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-3338
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 E St
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 678-4252
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
33853, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 S Fourth Steet
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 284-4343
Gr: K-5 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Our Childrens Middle Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
16 3rd St N
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 679-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 33853, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 33853, FL include Lake Wales Senior High School, Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence and Victory Ridge Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 33853?
4 public high schools are located in 33853.
What is the racial composition of students in 33853?
33853 public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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