Lake Highland consists of two campuses. Our Charles E. Bradshaw, Jr. Campus (“Main Campus”) houses our Lower School (Grades PreK through 6) and Upper School (Grades 9 through 12) and is located at 901 Highland Avenue. Our Middle School (Grades 7 and 8) is located less than a mile down the road at the Charles Clayton Campus at 741 N. Mills Avenue.

Our annual enrollment is approximately 2,050 students in Grades PreK through 12.

Lake Highland is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and Cognia.

Lake Highland’s student body comprises many different faiths, and we welcome families of all religions to the school. We believe each student is a unique child of God and that every child can thrive in an atmosphere of love, concern, and mutual respect. Though there are no compulsory religious requirements (such as mandatory chapel periods or religious classes), as part of our Mission Statement, we work to instill in our students the lessons of nine tenets of Christianity (the “Fruit of the Spirit”), which we believe are widely accepted values by people of many faiths. Learn more about Christian values at Lake Highland.

Uniforms are required of all students, PreKindergarten through 12th grade. Our uniform provider is Lands' End. Uniform information can be found on the Lands' End website. On Fridays, students are allowed to dress in “Spirit Day” clothing. Spirit day shirts and Lake Highland outerwear can be purchased at the school store, The Source.

The school’s internal bus system is used for class field trips and shuttling Middle School students between the Main Campus and the Middle School Campus. Students who require busing options for getting to school are encouraged to contact Maya’s Transportation or find alternate modes of transportation. As a school policy, we do not allow ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft to drop-off or pick-up students from the school.

Before School: While Lake Highland does not offer “before” care, students in the Lower School can arrive to school as early as 7:20 a.m. They remain under supervision in their respective hallways until they can go to class. Students in the Middle School can arrive to school as early as 7:30 a.m. and remain under supervision in the Cafeteria until they can head to their 1st Period classrooms. Generally, students in the Upper School can arrive to school as early as 7:15 a.m.

After School: Aftercare options are available for the Lower School and the Middle School. Upper School students are allowed to remain on-campus and under supervision in the Calkins Library as late as 6:00 p.m.

At the prekindergarten level, students will bring their lunches from home each day. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, students are given the option of providing their own lunches from home or signing up for a meal plan. Learn more about dining services, meal plan options, and FLIK, our food service provider. Learn how LHP accommodates students with food allergies.

Lake Highland offers robust arts and athletics programs. Learn more about our arts offerings and our athletics program.

Lake Highland boasts a matriculation rate of 100% for our graduating seniors. We see our students matriculate to colleges and universities from coast to coast...and internationally, as well! 

The school has active social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. To learn even more about Lake Highland, please contact our Office of Admission at (407) 206-1900 ext. 1 or submit an online inquiry.

The Lake Highland community comprises three important groups: our students, faculty, and parents. These groups work together to help our students develop a love of learning and a heart for serving others. Our community is rooted in honor and tradition as we reach for excellence in the classroom, on the stage and playing fields, and in extracurricular activities.

Tuition varies by grade and academic year. View tuition information.

Tuition does not include charges for class supply packs, lunch, textbooks, Advanced Placement® exams, athletic spirit packs, certain field trips, and graduation. These fees and similar charges vary by grade level and will be charged where applicable. View examples of charges.

The school offers need-based financial aid for qualifying families in Grades 6 through 12. Lake Highland does not offer merit- or athletic-based scholarships. Learn more about our need-based financial aid.

As a private, independent school, LHP does not accept any type of federal or state funding, grants, or vouchers. LHP’s Board of Trustees leadership has affirmed our school’s desire to remain independent in our operation. However, Lake Highland offers need-based financial aid to qualified families with students in grades 6-12. Learn more about applying for financial aid.

View our school hours. The current school calendar can be accessed on the School Calendar page. 

Parents have several opportunities to be involved at the school. Learn more about the three different parent and family associations at Lake Highland—the Lake Highland Parent Association, Arts League, and Booster Club.

Enrolled students in grades 3-7 take the CTP4 standardized test annually. Students in grades 8-11 take the PSAT in October each year.

During the school year, we welcome prospective families to schedule tours of Lake Highland Monday through Friday. To schedule, please call the Office of Admission at (407) 206-1900 ext. 1 or schedule electronically with a specialist:

• Schedule a tour to see Grades PreK-1
• Schedule a tour to see Grades 2-6
• Schedule a tour to see Grades 7-12

We open applications for the following academic year on September 1 of the year prior. After that, families are welcome to apply before one of our admission deadlines listed on our key admission dates page. Admission decision deadlines may also be found on the same page.

There is a non-refundable $125.00 application fee to submit an application to Lake Highland.

Applicants to PreKindergarten through 4th Grades are required to take an “in-house” admission test at Lake Highland proctored by Lake Highland teachers here at the school. Please view testing dates for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants to Grades 5 through 12 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). To register for an upcoming ISEE, please visit the ISEE website.

Lake Highland does accept international students. Please see the International FAQs section for more information. Our SEVIS specialist, Brooke Adams, is also available to speak with you regarding international admission. You can contact Brooke at badams@lhps.org or (407) 206-1900 ext. 3324.

Lake Highland requires a completed admission file prior to making an admission decision. Generally, transcripts, teacher recommendations, and standardized testing results are a few of the requirements, though requirements will vary slightly depending on which grade level you are applying for. Please see the Admission Checklist for more detailed information about admission requirements.

For applicants to PreKindergarten through 5th Grades, we require one recommendation from the homeroom teacher. For applicants to Grades 6-12, we require three recommendations: one from the current English teacher; one from the current Mathematics teacher; and one from the current Principal or Guidance Counselor. The recommendation forms are sent out via email through the online SchoolAdmin portal, which parents gain access to following an application to the school.

Lake Highland does make use of a waitpool. The waitpool, as opposed to a wait list, is not a ranked list but consists of a group of accepted applicants who have similar, strong qualifications. The opportunity Lake Highland has to admit students from its waitpool changes from year to year.

Please see our Key Admission Dates page for admission testing dates for the 2024-2025 school year.

Lake Highland’s application process will conveniently allow you to track your application from beginning to end, including scheduling necessary appointments and submitting requested admission documents. If you have any questions, we are here to help every step of the way. Applications for the 2023-2024 school year opened September 1, 2022. Apply now!

Space and availability for school year 23-24 is extremely limited.  Please call the Admission Office at  (407) 206-1900 ext. 1 before submitting an application for the current school year.

Upper School applicants are required to complete an interview with the Admission Team as part of the admission process. We do our best to accommodate our out-of-state or international applicants by interviewing them on their tour date. However, for students that do not tour the school with their families or otherwise remain abroad or out-of-state, we are able to conduct interviews by phone. Interviews can be scheduled through the admission portal, following receipt of an application. Please contact Admission Specialist Brooke Adams at badams@lhps.org or at (407) 206-1900 ext. 3324 for further questions or concerns.

When a student enrolls at Lake Highland, they are required to have up-to-date Florida health forms DH680 (proof of immunizations) and DH3040 (physical check-up) on file with the Clinic at all times.

Students must turn four (4) years old by September 1 of the year they enroll in our PreKindergarten program. In addition to meeting the admission requirements, PreKindergarten students must be toilet-trained.

Students must turn five (5) years old by September 1 of the year they enroll in our Kindergarten program.

Lake Highland does accept international students. Our SEVIS specialist, Brooke Adams, is also available to speak with you regarding international admission. You can contact Brooke at badams@lhps.org or (407) 206-1900 ext. 3324.

International students must begin the school year in August, following their New Student Orientation. We are unable to accommodate mid-year starts for our international students.

At this point in time, international students are not eligible to receive need-based financial aid from the school.

LHP does not offer boarding, nor do we allow our international students to participate in homestay programs. International students must reside with a parent or blood relative living in the Central Florida region while enrolled at the school.

Upper School applicants are required to complete an interview with the Admission Team as part of the admission process. We do our best to accommodate our international applicants by interviewing them on their tour date. However, for students that do not tour the school with their families or otherwise remain abroad, we are able to conduct interviews by phone. Please contact Admission Specialist, Brooke Adams, at badams@lhps.org or at (407) 206-1900 ext. 3324 for further questions or concerns.

Yes, Lake Highland requires all international transcripts to be translated and evaluated by a third-party assessor. Transcripts that are already in English must still be evaluated. International applicants may use a third-party assessor of their choice. We recommend Josef Silney & Associates and World Education Services.

All applicants to PreKindergarten through 4th Grades are required to take an “in-house” admission test at Lake Highland. View testing dates for the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants to Grades 5-11 are required to take the Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE). To register for an upcoming ISEE, please visit the ISEE website. Additionally, international student applicants to Grades 9-11 are required to submit recent TOEFL (16+ years old) or TOEFL Junior (11-15 years old) test scores to demonstrate English proficiency.

Once accepted and enrolled, Lake Highland’s PDSO issues your student an I-20, which will allow you to formally request an F-level visa for your student. The information needed by the PDSO is required prior to an admission decision, allowing the process to move with relative ease once an acceptance has been made.

Once accepted and enrolled, Lake Highland’s PDSO will work with a school official from the student’s current school to transfer the I-20 to LHPS.

Lake Highland is able to accommodate international students in possession of a green card, dependent on a parent’s appropriate visa, or seeking to apply and obtain an F-level visa. We are unable to accommodate international students not in possession of a green card, not dependent on a parent’s appropriate visa, or who are planning to study in the U.S. while in possession of a B-, C-, D-, or I-level visa.

With Continuous Enrollment, your child is continuously enrolled at LHP with no annual re-enrollment contract necessary!

Your child is continuously enrolled, and no re-enrollment contract is needed. You will only need to remit payment for the tuition deposit this January to secure your child's place for the next school year.

When necessary, LHP will notify families in December of potential tuition increases, changes to student technology requirements, and/or amendments to the contract.

It is an honor to partner with you in your child's education, and we look forward to their graduation from LHP. However, if your family plans change and you wish to end your Continuous Enrollment contract, you will have the opportunity to notify the LHP Admission Office in writing by January 15.

We understand that sometimes changes to family plans are necessary. Once our Admission Office receives written notification that you wish to end your Continuous Enrollment contract, LHP will release you from the agreement. However, the tuition deposit may not be refundable as outlined in the contract, consistent with prior procedures and contracts.

Yes, all families must electronically sign the Continuous Enrollment contract. Families must also apply for need-based financial aid through FAST each year. LHP will release families who find the financial aid award inadequate to meet their needs from the contract.

Please contact our Admission team; they are here to assist you with the process.

For questions regarding Continuous Enrollment, contact the LHP Admission Office at admission@lhps.org or by phone at 407-206-1900 x1.

For questions regarding Financial Aid, please contact Brooke Adams, Financial Aid Specialist, at badams@lhps.org or 407-206-1900 x3324.