Lake Wales Charter Schools (LWCS) is a public charter school district headquartered in Lake Wales, Florida. The district serves the city of Lake Wales and nearby communities such as Frostproof, Dundee, and Winter Haven, Florida.
In November 2002, consensus in the community that education had become a significant concern. Emphasis was placed on the importance of creating a solution that would benefit all students across various schools, without elitist distinctions. All students were seen as needing a solid foundation in fundamental subjects, particularly reading.