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 2,553 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 33:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Lennard High School serves the south part of its school district in Ruskin, FL, covering an area of approximately 169 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lennard High School's student population of 2,553 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,553 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
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 0.69, 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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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 East Bay High School, Jule F Sumner High School, Riverview 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 88%.
How many students attend Lennard High School?
2,553 students attend Lennard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lennard High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lennard High School?
Lennard High School has a student ration of 33:1, 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
2 10/10/2025
the school is super unorganize and reminds me of the 50s segregation
5 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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