Lemon Bay High School

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Lemon Bay High School ranks 282 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lemon Bay High School is a public high school in Englewood, Florida, serving 1,360 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Charlotte District, which is ranked 37 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lemon Bay High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 95.1% to 97.9% over the past five years, outperforming both the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.5% in 2019-2020 to 40.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school performs well in subjects like Biology 1 and US History, but struggles in Algebra 1 and 10th-grade English Language Arts. Compared to nearby schools, Lemon Bay's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Charlotte High School, but significantly lags behind the highly-ranked Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School in terms of test scores and school rankings.

Another notable aspect of Lemon Bay High School is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (82.5%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. This may suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's diversity and inclusion efforts. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $9,903 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages, but this increased spending does not seem to have translated into significantly better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2201 Placida Rd
Englewood, FL 34224

(941) 629-4552

District: Charlotte

SchoolDigger Rank:
282^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,903

Feeder schools for Lemon Bay High School:

Elementary:	Myakka River Elementary School
	Vineland Elementary School
Middle:	L. A. Ainger Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 1,346

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lemon Bay High School ranks better than 65.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Charlotte School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.66. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lemon Bay High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lemon Bay High School is 21. 3 high schools in the Charlotte School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lemon Bay High School employs 64 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lemon Bay High School is $9,903, which is the 3^rd highest among 5 high schools in the Charlotte School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lemon Bay High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Lemon Bay High School 282^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lemon Bay High School in the ranking list.)

Charlotte:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte 37^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lemon Bay High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	74.93	108^th	484	77.7%
2005	76.61	102^nd	487	79.1%
2006	75.51	95^th	477	80.1%
2007	75.88	113^th	563	79.9%
2008	76.11	121^st	577	79.0%
2009	76.86	115^th	587	80.4%
2010	75.60	136^th	620	78.1%
2011	72.94	160^th	622	74.3%
2012	51.99	220^th	606	63.7%
2013	64.04	165^th	648	74.5%
2014	59.06	237^th	687	65.5%
2016	52.74	254^th	693	63.3%
2017	63.20	157^th	714	78.0%
2018	63.11	163^rd	716	77.2%
2019	64.20	164^th	734	77.7%
2021	55.62	210^th	746	71.8%
2022	49.22	293^rd	774	62.1%
2023	53.02	255^th	792	67.8%
2024	51.66	282^nd	807	65.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 28, 2015

This is a horrible school that is not student oriented. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lemon Bay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	757	2	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	772
1989	794	4	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	808
1990	800	6	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1991	807	8	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	830
1992	827	8	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	848
1993	877	10	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	897
1994	945	11	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	967
1995	1048	8	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1996	1048	8	10	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1997	1150	10	10	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	1185
1998	1194	9	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1222
1999	1194	6	8	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1220
2000	1218	7	7	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	1246
2001	1252	6	6	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1276
2002	1306	9	7	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1336
2003	1306	9	7	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1336
2004	1375	8	9	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	1417
2005	1432	11	11	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	1480
2006	1510	9	10	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	1555
2007	1466	12	13	39	2	n/a	n/a	26	1558
2008	1450	18	14	40	0	n/a	n/a	37	1559
2009	1347	18	13	46	0	n/a	n/a	44	1468
2010	1271	13	17	43	4	n/a	n/a	30	1378
2011	1261	15	10	54	0	0	6	0	1346
2012	1218	10	14	55	1	1	11	0	1310
2013	1157	10	14	56	0	0	14	0	1251
2014	1143	9	16	71	1	1	19	0	1260
2015	1140	13	16	81	1	1	16	0	1268
2016	1100	13	19	82	1	2	17	0	1234
2017	1057	13	18	95	2	3	17	0	1205
2018	1025	9	17	107	4	3	26	0	1191
2019	925	11	18	97	5	3	26	0	1085
2020	888	8	13	107	5	1	33	0	1055
2021	859	14	12	102	4	1	27	0	1019
2022	1015	15	14	141	2	1	38	0	1226
2023	1122	14	22	160	2	1	39	0	1360
2024	1076	23	26	169	3	2	47	0	1346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lemon Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	43.0	17.9	12.7
1989	808	45.0	17.9	14.9
1990	818	49.0	16.6	5.7
1991	830	43.0	19.3	8.6
1992	848	49.0	17.3	6.6
1993	897	49.0	18.3	1.3
1994	967	51.0	19.0	10.7
1995	1080	53.0	20.4	12.6
1996	1080	53.0	20.4	12.6
1997	1185	55.0	21.5	15.4
1998	1222	58.0	21.1	17.1
1999	1220	58.0	21.0	25.2
2000	1246	58.0	21.5	25
2001	1276	61.0	20.9	21.9
2002	1336	64.0	20.9	26.3
2003	1336	64.0	20.9	26.3
2004	1417	63.0	22.5	27.5
2005	1480	71.0	20.8	26
2006	1555	74.0	21.0	24.2
2007	1558	75.0	20.8	25.3
2008	1559	76.0	20.5	30
2009	1468	89.9	19.4	34
2010	1378	68.5	20.1	43.1
2011	1346	69.4	19.3	42.8
2012	1310	62.6	20.9	42.8
2013	1251	58.0	21.5	44.4
2014	1260	59.0	21.3	44.9
2015	1268	62.0	20.4	49.4
2016	1234	61.0	20.2	48.1
2017	1205	62.0	19.4	44.4
2018	1191	56.0	21.2	42.6
2019	1085	50.1	21.6	44.3
2020	1055	48.6	21.6	41
2021	1019	49.0	20.7	33.8
2022	1226	52.0	23.5	32.7
2023	1360	58.0	23.4	28.5
2024	1346	64.0	21.0	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lemon Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	43.0	17.9	12.7
1989	808	45.0	17.9	14.9
1990	818	49.0	16.6	5.7
1991	830	43.0	19.3	8.6
1992	848	49.0	17.3	6.6
1993	897	49.0	18.3	1.3
1994	967	51.0	19.0	10.7
1995	1080	53.0	20.4	12.6
1996	1080	53.0	20.4	12.6
1997	1185	55.0	21.5	15.4
1998	1222	58.0	21.1	17.1
1999	1220	58.0	21.0	25.2
2000	1246	58.0	21.5	25
2001	1276	61.0	20.9	21.9
2002	1336	64.0	20.9	26.3
2003	1336	64.0	20.9	26.3
2004	1417	63.0	22.5	27.5
2005	1480	71.0	20.8	26
2006	1555	74.0	21.0	24.2
2007	1558	75.0	20.8	25.3
2008	1559	76.0	20.5	30
2009	1468	89.9	19.4	34
2010	1378	68.5	20.1	43.1
2011	1346	69.4	19.3	42.8
2012	1310	62.6	20.9	42.8
2013	1251	58.0	21.5	44.4
2014	1260	59.0	21.3	44.9
2015	1268	62.0	20.4	49.4
2016	1234	61.0	20.2	48.1
2017	1205	62.0	19.4	44.4
2018	1191	56.0	21.2	42.6
2019	1085	50.1	21.6	44.3
2020	1055	48.6	21.6	41
2021	1019	49.0	20.7	33.8
2022	1226	52.0	23.5	32.7
2023	1360	58.0	23.4	28.5
2024	1346	64.0	21.0	37.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lemon Bay High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$169 (2.2%)	$7,392 (97.8%)	$7,561
2019	$208 (2.6%)	$7,839 (97.4%)	$8,048
2020	$193 (2.2%)	$8,702 (97.8%)	$8,895
2021	$619 (6.4%)	$9,092 (93.6%)	$9,712
2022	$836 (8.9%)	$8,579 (91.1%)	$9,414
2023	$774 (7.8%)	$9,129 (92.2%)	$9,903

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lemon Bay High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 255^th of 792 High schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lemon Bay High School)	68	55	13%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	53	45	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lemon Bay High School)	61	42	19%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Charlotte)	52	42	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lemon Bay High School)	79	63	16%
End of Course Biology 1 (Charlotte)	71	67	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lemon Bay High School)	74	54	20%
End of Course US History (Charlotte)	76	61	15%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lemon Bay High School)	59	19	40%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Charlotte)	64	43	21%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lemon Bay High School)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (Charlotte)	62	51	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1085	1360	25.3%
African American	11	14	27.3%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	18	22	22.2%
Hispanic	97	160	64.9%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	925	1122	21.3%
Two or More Races	26	39	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	28.5%	15.8%

Schools Near Lemon Bay High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lemon Bay High School	Public	9-12	2201 Placida Rd	Englewood	34224	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 629-4552	1,346	64	21.0	37.1%	1,076 (79.9%)	23 (1.7%)	169 (12.6%)	26 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	47 (3.5%)	51.7	282^nd of 807 public high schools	65.1%		53	255^th of 792 public high schools	67.8%	27		57.0	58.0			31.0	50.0	71.0	73.0	$9,903	$774	$9,129
State College Of Fla Collegiate School-Venice	Public, Charter	9-12	8000 S Tamiami Trail	Venice	34293	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 408-1430	237	10	23.7	32.9%	174 (73.4%)	5 (2.1%)	32 (13.5%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.7%)	77.6	82^nd of 807 public high schools	89.8%		88.4	30^th of 792 public high schools	96.2%	52		72.0	79.0			52.0	88.0	82.0		$9,858	$399	$9,459
North Port High School	Public	9-12	6400 W Price Blvd	North Port	34291	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 423-8558	2,577	129	19.9	56.2%	1,592 (61.8%)	237 (9.2%)	515 (20.0%)	55 (2.1%)	9 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	165 (6.4%)	44.5	372^nd of 807 public high schools	53.9%		44.7	341^st of 792 public high schools	56.9%	31		50.0	46.0			27.0	51.0	64.0	71.0	$10,416	$666	$9,749
Port Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	18200 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7485	1,659	80	20.7	62.1%	888 (53.5%)	197 (11.9%)	406 (24.5%)	35 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (0.7%)	120 (7.2%)	35.5	468^th of 807 public high schools	42.0%		44.1	347^th of 792 public high schools	56.2%	121		38.0	42.0			31.0	42.0	65.0	60.0	$10,717	$897	$9,820
The Academy	Public	6-12	18300 Cochran Blvd	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 255-7555	298	18	16.5	73.5%	193 (64.8%)	36 (12.1%)	52 (17.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	7.7	686^th of 807 public high schools	15.0%		9.3	667^th of 792 public high schools	15.8%	19	11.0	25.0	6.0	15.0	0.0	15.0	32.0	30.0	20.0	$18,623	$1,551	$17,072
Charlotte Technical College	Public	9-12	18150 Murdock Cir	Port Charlotte	33948	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 255-7500	6	20	.3		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Venice Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1 Indian Ave	Venice	34285	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 488-6726	2,562	121	21.1	30.9%	1,962 (76.6%)	32 (1.2%)	339 (13.2%)	74 (2.9%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	148 (5.8%)	73	115^th of 807 public high schools	85.7%		72.1	116^th of 792 public high schools	85.4%	1		64.0	67.0			78.0	74.0	82.0	78.0	$9,539	$491	$9,049
Charlotte High School	Public	9-12	1250 Cooper St	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	No	No	No	No	(941) 575-5450	1,976	92	21.4	53.1%	1,292 (65.4%)	158 (8.0%)	381 (19.3%)	34 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	105 (5.3%)	44.4	374^th of 807 public high schools	53.7%		44.5	343^rd of 792 public high schools	56.7%	31		47.0	46.0			45.0	48.0	67.0	66.0	$9,659	$832	$8,828
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	26300 Airport Rd	Punta Gorda	33950	Charlotte County	Charlotte	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 637-5673	355	11	32.2	16.1%	236 (66.5%)	28 (7.9%)	62 (17.5%)	17 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.3%)	86.2	44^th of 807 public high schools	94.5%		87.6	36^th of 792 public high schools	95.5%	8		82.0	89.0			62.0	97.0	88.0	100.0	$8,142	$00	$8,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Lemon Bay High School

What district is Lemon Bay High School in?

Charlotte

What is the racial makeup of Lemon Bay High School?

Students at Lemon Bay High School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Lemon Bay High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,346 students attended Lemon Bay High School.

Is Lemon Bay High School a good school?

Lemon Bay High School ranks 282^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lemon Bay High School?

Lemon Bay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Myakka River Elementary School
Elementary : Vineland Elementary School
Middle : L. A. Ainger Middle School

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