Lake County Schools-Tavares High School
603 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778 · (352) 343-3007
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 96.67%30 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +7.6points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #37of 130 programs (top 29%)
- Since 2024
- −3.3points vs 100% (27 testers)
- Orlando area rank
- #2of 13 ranked nearby
How Lake County Schools-Tavares High School graduates do on the CNA exam
96.67% of 30 first-time test-takers from Lake County Schools-Tavares High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 7.6 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #37 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 29%), and #2 of 13 ranked programs in the Orlando area.
In 2024, 100% of 27 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 3.3 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 30 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 3.3 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How Lake County Schools-Tavares High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 96.67%, Lake County Schools-Tavares High School is in the second quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 30 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Leesburg High School - Cnap in Leesburg (100.0%, about 9 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1502 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 603 N. New Hampshire Avenue, Tavares, FL 32778 Lake County |
| Phone | (352) 343-3007 |
| CNA median pay, Orlando area | $37,690 a year ($18.12/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Tavares
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Technical College | Eustis | 6 mi | 88.9% |
| Leesburg High School - Cnap | Leesburg | 9 mi | 100.0% |
| Lake Minneola High School | Minneola | 10 mi | 92.3% |
| South Lake High School | Groveland | 14 mi | 92.0% |
| Donatello School Of Nursing And Healthcare | Apopka | 15 mi | 63.6% |
| East Ridge High School | Clermont | 18 mi | 96.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Lake County Schools-Tavares High School's CNA exam pass rate?
96.67% of 30 first-time test-takers from Lake County Schools-Tavares High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 7.6 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #37 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Lake County Schools-Tavares High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1502. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Lake County Schools-Tavares High School's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 96.67% of 30 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 27 in 2024 (−3.3 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Lake County Schools-Tavares High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 1 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Leesburg High School - Cnap in Leesburg (100.0%, about 9 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Tavares?
The closest are Lake Technical College in Eustis (about 6 mi, 89% pass rate), Leesburg High School - Cnap in Leesburg (about 9 mi, 100% pass rate), Lake Minneola High School in Minneola (about 10 mi, 92% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.