Lecanto High School is a secondary school in Lecanto, Florida. It is a public high school in the Citrus County School District. The school covers grades 9-12, with approximately 1740 students and 103 faculty.
Serving 1,735 students in grades 9-12, Lecanto High School 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 is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lecanto High School serves the southern part of its school district in Lecanto, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 131.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lecanto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lecanto High School's student population of 1,735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,735 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Campus Size
160 acres (0.65 km2)
School Rankings
Lecanto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lecanto High School is 0.46, 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
#2566 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Florida Panther
Source: 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 #2566 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lecanto High School often compared to?
Lecanto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crystal River High School, Citrus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% 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 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lecanto High School?
1,735 students attend Lecanto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lecanto High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lecanto High School?
Lecanto High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lecanto High School offer ?
Lecanto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lecanto High School part of?
Lecanto High School is part of Citrus School District.
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