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McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
PublicSecondaryGrades 6–11
800 4th St S, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · (863) 678-4233 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
758
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–11
What stands out about McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 24:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 68.1% since 2020
- Next stop for Wahneta kids: 16 high schools
On the path
Where Wahneta kids come from and go next.
PK–5Wahneta Elementary Schoolin Winter Haven
6–11McLaughlin Academy of ExcellenceYou are here
1216 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 52.1%
Location
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800 4th St S, Lake Wales
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6110
Grade 7144
Grade 8172
Grade 9133
Grade 10123
Grade 1176
Enrollment over time
451’20
449’21
542’22
666’23
758’24
Up 68.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 44%Black 28%White 26%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.