In 2001, the New York Times reported that Glades Central had produced more current National Football League players than any other high school in the country with 7 during the 2001 season.

Black students attended Lake Shore High School.

The Raiders have won six Florida High School football titles, tying for the second most in state history with Lakeland and University Christian.

Bryan Mealer wrote the 2012 book Muck City about the school, its football history, and community.

Alumnus Omar Haugabook, a police officer and former Troy University quarterback, became head football coach in 2024.