Serving 2,404 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 42% (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 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (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 2,404 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lennard 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 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
#2230 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
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 Lennard High School's ranking?
Lennard High School is ranked #2230 out of 3,704 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% 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 87%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lennard High School?
2,404 students attend Lennard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lennard High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 23% 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 26:1, 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
What school district is Lennard High School part of?
Lennard High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the Lennard High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
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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