Earl J. Lennard High School is a public high school located in Ruskin, Florida. It opened in 2006, mainly for the purpose to relieve overcrowding at East Bay High School in Gibsonton, Florida. It is named after former Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Earl J. Lennard.
Serving 2,422 students in grades 9-12, Lennard 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lennard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lennard High School's student population of 2,422 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Lennard 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 Lennard High School is 0.68, 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
#2353 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
24%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lennard High School's ranking?
Lennard High School is ranked #2353 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lennard High School often compared to?
Lennard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview High School, East Bay High School, Jule F Sumner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lennard High School?
The graduation rate of Lennard High School is 82%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lennard High School?
2,422 students attend Lennard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lennard High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lennard High School?
Lennard High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lennard High School offer ?
Lennard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lennard High School part of?
Lennard High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2024
The last of my 3 kids is a senior this year. All 3 will go on to Graduate HS with an Associates Degree along with their HS Diploma. I had zero issues and my kids enjoyed HS and their extracurriculars. I recommend this school and am grateful for the opportunities it has given my kids.
5 4/14/2021
This school is so bad, all the kids are bad, teacher lack in every aspect of teaching and assisting kids, Don't send your kids here.
2 1/10/2012
the school is super unorganize and reminds me of the 50s segregation
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