Charter Schools USA is a for-profit education management organization in the United States. It operates eighty-seven schools in seven states including sixty one charter schools in Florida. In 2019, Charter Schools USA managed charter schools enrolling approximately 70,000 students on a vendor operated school basis.
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy serves 1,270 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,270 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
1,270 students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy part of?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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