Admission Information

How to Apply for the 2024-2025 School Year 

For Students Entering Grade 10

  • Coursework Requirements:
    • Applicants should be on track to successfully complete the 9th grade.
    • A minimum of 5 high school credits to include Algebra 1, English 1, and at least 1 science credit by the end of the 9th grade.
    • No grades of D or F in any core subject during any semester.
  • GPA Requirements
    • Maintain a state cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Note: Applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive preference. Meeting or exceeding this GPA threshold strengthens your application and increases your chances of admission.
  • College Placement Test Scores:
    • Achieve minimum adjusted college-ready PERT scores:
      • Reading 92
      • Writing 92
      • Mathematics 100

For Students Entering Grade 11

  • Coursework Requirements:
      • Applicants should be on track to successfully complete the 10th grade.
      • A minimum of 11 high school credits to include 2 English classes, Algebra 1, and the End of Course
      • No grades of D or F in any core subject during the semester.
  • GPA Requirements:
    • Maintain a state cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Note: Applicants with a GPA of 3.5 or higher will receive preference. Meeting or exceeding this GPA threshold strengthens your application and increases your chances of admission.
  • College Placement Test Scores:
      • Achieve minimum adjusted college-ready PERT scores:
        • Reading 106
        • Writing 103
        • Mathematics 114
  • If you have not completed an application to Polk State College, you may do so at https://passport.polk.edu/Genesis/student/applogon.jsp. You will need PERT scores to apply to Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School. Please allow 2-3 days from the date you complete your Polk State application to receive your Polk State College ID. You can schedule a PERT test session by emailing Mrs. Simmons at gsimmons@polk.edu.
  • The applicant must complete the Polk State online application and the Polk State Collegiate High School application with all required documents. You will receive a confirmation message once you have successfully submitted both applications. The application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:59 PM.

PERT Resources to prepare for the PERT Test – Mometrix Free Online Tutorials & Free PERT practice tests online

  • PERT Testing Dates (All testing will be held at the Collegiate High School in LAC 1100)