Leesburg High School
- Leesburg High School serves 1,545 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Leesburg High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Leesburg High School's student population of 1,545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,545 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Leesburg High School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Leesburg High School is 0.66, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3075 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 32% |
| Black | 29% | 22% |
| White | 48% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 67% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lake School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Leesburg High School is Lake Academy Leesburg (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oak Park Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Oak Park Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Leesburg Oak Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 503 students
0.8 miles
2101 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352)787-3232 0.8 6-8 503 - Leesburg Leesburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 794 students
0.9 miles
2229 South St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352)365-6308 0.9 PK-5 794 - Leesburg Beverly Shores Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 675 students
1.4 miles
1108 Griffin Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352)787-4175 1.4 PK-5 675 - Leesburg Carver Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 788 students
1.4 miles
1200 Beecher St
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352)787-7868 1.4 6-8 788 - Leesburg Lake Academy Leesburg Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 83 students
2.0 miles
2020 Talley Rd
Leesburg, FL 34748
(352)315-7890 2.0 K-12 83
School Reviews
| 5 A school that is finally on the upward swing - Posted by Parent - easyo |
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