Lake Academy Leesburg (Closed 2023)

Serving 53 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Lake Academy Leesburg ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
(20-21)
≤20%
48%
(20-21)
≤20%
52%
(20-21)
<50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
45%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(19-20)
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Academy Leesburg?
The graduation rate of Lake Academy Leesburg is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lake Academy Leesburg?
53 students attend Lake Academy Leesburg.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Lake Academy Leesburg students are Black, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Academy Leesburg?
Lake Academy Leesburg has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Academy Leesburg offer ?
Lake Academy Leesburg offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Academy Leesburg part of?
Lake Academy Leesburg is part of Lake School District.

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