Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Lecanto High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lecanto High School's student population of 1,634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lecanto High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lecanto High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
75%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lecanto High School's ranking?
Lecanto High School is ranked #1619 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lecanto High School often compared to?
Lecanto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus High School, Crystal River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lecanto High School?
The graduation rate of Lecanto High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lecanto High School?
1,634 students attend Lecanto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Lecanto High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lecanto High School?
Lecanto High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lecanto High School offer ?
Lecanto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lecanto High School part of?
Lecanto High School is part of Citrus School District.
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