South Lake High School
15600 Silver Eagle Road, Groveland, FL 34736 · (352) 394-2100
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
- 92%25 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +2.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #67of 130 programs
- Since 2024
- −8.0points vs 100% (14 testers)
- Orlando area rank
- #7of 13 ranked nearby
How South Lake High School graduates do on the CNA exam
92% of 25 first-time test-takers from South Lake High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 2.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #67 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers, and #7 of 13 ranked programs in the Orlando area.
In 2024, 100% of 14 first-time testers passed, so the rate fell 8.0 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 25 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How South Lake 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 92%, South Lake High School is in the third quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 25 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 8 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 4 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Leesburg High School - Cnap in Leesburg (100.0%, about 12 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 1352 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 15600 Silver Eagle Road, Groveland, FL 34736 Lake County |
| Phone | (352) 394-2100 |
| 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 Groveland
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Clermont | 9 mi | 96.4% |
| Lake Minneola High School | Minneola | 9 mi | 92.3% |
| Leesburg High School - Cnap | Leesburg | 12 mi | 100.0% |
| Sumter Career And Adult Education | Sumterville | 14 mi | 91.3% |
| Lake County Schools-Tavares High School | Tavares | 14 mi | 96.7% |
| Smtl School Of Faith & Nursing, LLC. | Ocoee | 20 mi | 72.0% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is South Lake High School's CNA exam pass rate?
92% of 25 first-time test-takers from South Lake High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 2.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #67 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is South Lake 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 1352. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is South Lake High School's pass rate going up or down?
Down: 92% of 25 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 14 in 2024 (−8.0 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 South Lake High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
8 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 4 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Leesburg High School - Cnap in Leesburg (100.0%, about 12 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Groveland?
The closest are East Ridge High School in Clermont (about 9 mi, 96% pass rate), Lake Minneola High School in Minneola (about 9 mi, 92% pass rate), Leesburg High School - Cnap in Leesburg (about 12 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.