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Manatee High School vs. Lakewood Ranch High School

Should you attend Manatee High School or Lakewood Ranch High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Manatee High School
902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Lakewood Ranch High School
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Lakewood Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,996 students in grades 9-12, Manatee 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,368 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood Ranch High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,996 students
2,368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manatee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakewood Ranch High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manatee High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood Ranch High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manatee High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakewood Ranch High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manatee High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manatee School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2108 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#955 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manatee High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakewood Ranch High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
60%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Ranch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Ranch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
78%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manatee High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Ranch High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
97%
(Top 10% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Manatee High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Lakewood Ranch High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Manatee School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Manatee High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lakewood Ranch High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
19
Grade 9 Students
485
563
Grade 10 Students
488
589
Grade 11 Students
533
593
Grade 12 Students
490
604

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manatee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakewood Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
37%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manatee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakewood Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manatee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakewood Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manatee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakewood Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manatee High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakewood Ranch High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manatee School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manatee High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakewood Ranch High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manatee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakewood Ranch High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manatee High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakewood Ranch High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manatee School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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