Polk State Lakeland Collegiate students earn scholarships, gain experience through Youth Leadership Polk
Students at Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are afforded the opportunity to get ahead in their studies and earn college degrees in high school. Over the summer, three Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School…
Polk State’s three collegiate high schools earn A grades for 2024-2025
For the first time in Polk State College history, all three of its collegiate high schools have simultaneously achieved A grades from the Florida Department of Education, and not for a lack of academic achievement…
10th-graders achieve success at Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School and Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School completed their first school year with 10th-graders on the roster, and they are proud to report that these students achieved…
Aviation enthusiasts claim Polk State Lakeland Collegiate’s top spots for 2025
Both Polk State College Lakeland Collegiate High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian have an aviation background. Over their two years at Lakeland Collegiate, both soared to great heights. As is the case with most of Polk…
Polk State Education Program uses internship program to help fill classrooms
Through its partnership with Polk County Public Schools, the Polk State College Education Program has found innovative ways to create opportunities and address teacher shortages. One of these is the Temporary Teacher Internship Certification Pathway…
Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School senior receives Dream the Dream scholarship
During a time of year when Martin Luther King Jr.’s immortalized dream is most remembered, the Polk State College Foundation helped make one collegiate high school senior’s dream move a step closer to becoming a…
Polk State collegiate high schools accepting applications, hosting info sessions
With a new year underway, each of Polk State College’s collegiate high schools are currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Polk State’s three charter high schools allow students to simultaneously complete requirements for…
First group of 10th graders enjoying Polk State collegiate high school experience
For more than two decades, Polk State College has provided a unique experience through its collegiate high schools. Since the start of the semester, students at two collegiate high schools have been able to soak…
Polk State charter high schools to open application periods, hold info sessions
The application period for Polk State College’s three charter high schools is right around the corner. To help parents and students make informed decisions about which school is right for them, each of the three…
Polk State charter high schools earn high marks for 2023-24
Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools are filled with high-performing students. When it comes to school grades for the 2023-24 Academic Year, one might say the high schools themselves made the honor roll. According…