Serving 1,630 students in grades 9-12, Lecanto 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lecanto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lecanto High School's student population of 1,630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lecanto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lecanto High School is 0.41, 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
#2478 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
76%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lecanto High School's ranking?
Lecanto High School is ranked #2478 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lecanto High School often compared to?
Lecanto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Citrus High School, Crystal River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lecanto High School?
The graduation rate of Lecanto High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lecanto High School?
1,630 students attend Lecanto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lecanto High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lecanto High School?
Lecanto High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lecanto High School offer ?
Lecanto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lecanto High School part of?
Lecanto High School is part of Citrus School District.
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