Admission Information

2026–2027 Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School Application Process

Step 1: Attend an Information Meeting

Join us for one of our upcoming Information Meetings to learn more about Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, the application process, and program expectations.

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.

Location:
Polk State College — Lakeland Campus
LTB 1100 (Lakeland Technology Building)
3425 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803

Polk State College Lakeland Campus Map

Step 2: Apply to Polk State College

All applicants must first apply to Polk State College before completing the Lakeland Collegiate application.

If you have previously taken dual enrollment courses at Polk State College and have an existing Polk State College Banner ID, you may skip Step 2 and proceed to Step 3.

➡️ Start by submitting the Polk State College Inquiry Form
This form must be submitted first. Once completed, Polk State will email you the link to the full college application.

➡️ Next, complete the Polk State College application
Use the application link sent to your email after submitting the inquiry form.

Step 3: Take the PERT Test

All PERT testing sessions will be held at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School (LAC 1100). PERT scores are required to apply to Lakeland Collegiate High School. Testing dates listed below.

Schedule Here ⇒  PERT Test Appointments
PERT Test DateDayTime
November 21, 2025Friday12:30 p.m.
December 6, 2025Saturday9:00 a.m.
January 16, 2026Friday12:30 p.m.
January 24, 2026Saturday9:00 a.m.
February 7, 2026Saturday9:00 a.m.
February 13, 2026Friday12:30 p.m.

 

+ Alternate Scores for PERT

CHS will accept any of the following scores from 10th graders applying for an 11th-grade seat:

Florida Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)

  • Reading – 106
  • Writing – 103
  • Mathematics – 114

Next-Generation ACCUPLACER (The College Board)

  • Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS) – 261
  • Reading – 256
  • Writing – 253

SAT (The College Board)

  • Reading Test – 24
  • Writing and Language Test – 25
  • Math Test – 24

Digital SAT (The College Board)

  • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section – 490
  • Math Section – 480

ACT with Writing or ACT (ACT, Inc.)

  • Reading – 19
  • English – 17
  • Mathematics – 19

Classic Learning Test (CLT) (Classic Learning Initiatives, LLC)

  • Sum of Verbal Reasoning and Grammar/Writing Sections – 38
  • Quantitative Reasoning Section – 16

PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 (The College Board)

  • Reading Test – 24
  • Writing and Language Test – 25
  • Mathematics Test – 24

Digital PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 (The College Board)

  • Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section – 490
  • Math Section – 480

PreACT®

  • Reading – 22
  • English – 18
  • Mathematics – 22

Step 4: Apply to Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School

Once you have completed the Polk State College application and taken the PERT test, you may complete your Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School application.

Students are required to provide a current high school transcript reflecting all completed high school credits, including any high school courses completed in middle school. Transcripts must include completed coursework and grades through Fall 2025.

A confirmation message will be sent once the Collegiate application has been successfully submitted.

Admission decisions are contingent upon meeting all academic and testing requirements at the time of enrollment.

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School Application Window

Opens: January 1, 2026

Closes: February 27, 2026

For questions, please contact our school front office at 863.669.2322 or email LCHS@polk.edu