Leesburg High School is a public high school located in Leesburg, Florida and is one of seven public high schools in Lake County, Florida. The school is made up of approximately 1,500 students. The current principal is Andrea Pyatt.
Serving 1,774 students in grades 9-12, Leesburg 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 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leesburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Leesburg High School's student population of 1,774 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Year Founded
1927
School Mascot
Yellow Jacket
School Rankings
Leesburg 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 Leesburg High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#3329 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
32%
21%
White
36%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jacket
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leesburg High School's ranking?
Leesburg High School is ranked #3329 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Leesburg High School often compared to?
Leesburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tavares High School, Eustis High School, Mt. Dora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leesburg High School?
The graduation rate of Leesburg High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leesburg High School?
1,774 students attend Leesburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Leesburg High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leesburg High School?
Leesburg High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leesburg High School offer ?
Leesburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leesburg High School part of?
Leesburg High School is part of Lake School District.
School Reviews
5 1/25/2011
A school that is finally on the upward swing
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