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Lake County Schools reports 96% graduation rate and spotlights student, staff achievements
Summary
In a district address, the presenter said Lake County Schools recorded a 96% graduation rate, expanded advanced and career pathways (75 ACE diplomas, 121 dual‑degree earners, ~5,000 industry certifications), and highlighted statewide recognition and local award winners.
Across Lake County Schools, students are achieving more, reaching farther, and preparing for brighter futures than ever before, the presenter said, opening a district address that reviewed academic and career milestones.
The district announced a 96% graduation rate for district‑operated schools in January — the highest in district history — which the presenter contrasted with a statewide rate of 92 percent. “That marks the highest graduation rate in district history, surpassing the statewide graduation rate of 92 percent,” the presenter said.
The address emphasized expanded rigorous academic pathways. The presenter said the International Baccalaureate program at Tavares High School continues to grow alongside Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE/ACE) offerings and noted that 75 students earned an ACE diploma districtwide this year.
College and career readiness gains were highlighted: 121 students earned both a high school diploma and an associate degree from Lake Sumter State College, and the presenter said just shy of 5,000 students gained an industry certification during the year, equipping students with “valuable skills and real world experience for their next steps after graduation.”
The presenter also listed recent recognitions that the district said reflect broader student and staff success: the robotics team at Lake Minneola High School was named world champions, the Eustis High School Jazz Ensemble earned all‑superior ratings for a sixth consecutive year, Grassy Lake Elementary teacher Becky Antill was recognized by the Air and Space Forces Association as a STEM Teacher of the Year, and East Ridge High School’s Roshanda Scott was named Florida’s Assistant Principal of the Year.
On accountability measures, the presenter said the district earned an A rating from the state for a second consecutive year and noted that Superintendent Diane Kornegay was named the 2026 Florida Superintendent of the Year, framing both recognitions as strengthening community confidence in the schools.
The presenter closed by saying the district will continue investing in programs and facilities to sustain student achievement. “From academic achievement and workforce development to innovative learning spaces and future ready opportunities, our students are prepared to succeed in school, in careers, and in life,” the presenter said.
Next steps outlined in the address include ongoing efforts to grow pathways that lead directly to college and careers and continued support for recognized programs and staff development.
