Lennard High School

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Lennard High School ranks 460 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lennard High School is a public high school located in Ruskin, Florida, serving 2,404 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lennard High School stands out from nearby schools like Spoto High School and Bell Creek Academy High School in several key ways. The school has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (42.89%) and a lower percentage of White students (28.79%). However, Lennard High School has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 88.8% in 2020-2021 to 82.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 35.9% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 18.1% to 49.4%.

Academically, Lennard High School consistently underperforms the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lennard High School's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (26%), Geometry (44%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (49%) were significantly lower than the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 46.71% in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 25.59% to 56.99%. These factors suggest that Lennard High School may face unique challenges or have different student demographics that contribute to its lower performance compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570

(813) 641-5611

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
460^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,937

Feeder schools for Lennard High School:

Elementary:	Apollo Beach Elementary School
	Cypress Creek Elementary School
	Ruskin Elementary School
	Thompson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

Number of students: 2,404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.9%

White:

28.8%

African American:

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lennard High School ranks worse than 57% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.21. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lennard High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Student population at Lennard High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.9%), White (28.8%), African American (22.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lennard High School is 25.7. 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lennard High School employs 93.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lennard High School is $6,937. 39 high schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lennard High School 460^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lennard High School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lennard High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	40.72	377^th	587	35.8%
2010	41.17	410^th	620	33.9%
2011	35.69	444^th	622	28.6%
2012	23.01	456^th	606	24.8%
2013	29.96	459^th	648	29.2%
2014	39.42	412^th	687	40.0%
2016	36.84	404^th	693	41.7%
2017	45.69	323^rd	714	54.8%
2018	35.31	422^nd	716	41.1%
2019	36.11	431^st	734	41.3%
2021	32.35	451^st	746	39.5%
2022	40.18	383^rd	774	50.5%
2023	40.01	386^th	792	51.3%
2024	36.21	460^th	807	43.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lennard High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	224	38	11	433	0	n/a	n/a	14	720
2008	308	101	14	663	1	n/a	n/a	28	1115
2009	348	129	29	696	1	n/a	n/a	38	1241
2010	390	154	17	806	1	n/a	n/a	28	1396
2011	409	173	16	865	3	2	31	0	1499
2012	410	218	19	910	6	4	44	0	1611
2013	429	285	20	971	7	4	56	0	1772
2014	445	307	27	1051	10	5	70	0	1915
2015	455	324	32	1069	12	6	78	0	1976
2016	595	355	34	1305	12	5	81	0	2387
2017	652	429	39	1434	9	7	85	0	2655
2018	724	512	45	1518	6	9	88	0	2902
2019	789	563	45	1612	7	6	91	0	3113
2020	824	694	47	1640	6	8	101	0	3320
2021	635	478	43	1053	6	5	74	0	2294
2022	621	508	36	1002	4	6	82	0	2259
2023	692	542	35	1031	5	4	95	0	2404

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 Lennard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	720	28.0	25.7	71.7
2008	1115	73.0	15.3	69.1
2009	1241	87.4	15.0	74.2
2010	1396	81.0	17.2	70.8
2011	1499	83.5	17.9	72.4
2012	1611	95.0	16.9	72.7
2013	1772	102.0	17.3	72.7
2014	1915	108.0	17.7	73.5
2015	1976	114.0	17.3	74.1
2016	2387	122.0	19.5	68.7
2017	2655	148.0	17.9	68.2
2018	2902	147.0	19.7	69.5
2019	3113	140.3	22.1	65.5
2020	3320	142.5	23.2	63.9
2021	2294	124.5	18.4	66
2022	2259	102.5	22.0	55.8
2023	2404	93.5	25.7	46.7

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 Lennard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	720	28.0	25.7	71.7
2008	1115	73.0	15.3	69.1
2009	1241	87.4	15.0	74.2
2010	1396	81.0	17.2	70.8
2011	1499	83.5	17.9	72.4
2012	1611	95.0	16.9	72.7
2013	1772	102.0	17.3	72.7
2014	1915	108.0	17.7	73.5
2015	1976	114.0	17.3	74.1
2016	2387	122.0	19.5	68.7
2017	2655	148.0	17.9	68.2
2018	2902	147.0	19.7	69.5
2019	3113	140.3	22.1	65.5
2020	3320	142.5	23.2	63.9
2021	2294	124.5	18.4	66
2022	2259	102.5	22.0	55.8
2023	2404	93.5	25.7	46.7

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 Lennard High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$392 (6.8%)	$5,383 (93.2%)	$5,775
2019	$473 (7.8%)	$5,582 (92.2%)	$6,056
2020	$507 (8.5%)	$5,482 (91.5%)	$5,989
2021	$973 (13.2%)	$6,382 (86.8%)	$7,355
2022	$854 (12.6%)	$5,932 (87.4%)	$6,786
2023	$1,257 (18.1%)	$5,681 (81.9%)	$6,937

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lennard High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 431^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 386^th of 792 High schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lennard High School)	42	48	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lennard High School)	40	46	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lennard High School)	59	50	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lennard High School)	68	59	9%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lennard High School)	28	33	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lennard High School)	51	44	7%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
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	3113	2404	22.8%
African American	563	542	3.7%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	45	35	22.2%
Hispanic	1612	1031	36%
Pacific Islander	6	4	33.3%
White	789	692	12.3%
Two or More Races	91	95	4.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.5%	46.7%	18.8%

Schools Near Lennard High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Lennard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2002 E Shell Point Rd	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 641-5611	2,404	94	25.7	46.7%	692 (28.8%)	542 (22.5%)	1,031 (42.9%)	35 (1.5%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (4.0%)	36.2	460^th of 807 public high schools	43.0%		40	386^th of 792 public high schools	51.3%	74	40.0	49.0	26.0	44.0	49.0	64.0	$6,937	$1,257	$5,681
East Bay High School	Public	9-12	7710 Old Big Bend Rd	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5134	1,995	88	22.6	50.6%	598 (30.0%)	524 (26.3%)	740 (37.1%)	29 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (4.7%)	39.4	422^nd of 807 public high schools	47.7%		33.8	459^th of 792 public high schools	42.0%	37	44.0	50.0	36.0	35.0	55.0	66.0	$7,744	$1,389	$6,355
Jule F Sumner High School	Public	9-12	10650 County Road 672	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-4000	3,827	153	25.0	43.4%	765 (20.0%)	1,176 (30.7%)	1,603 (41.9%)	56 (1.5%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	217 (5.7%)	39.3	426^th of 807 public high schools	47.2%		36.2	431^st of 792 public high schools	45.6%	5	48.0	46.0	32.0	44.0	62.0	60.0	$6,280	$949	$5,332
Wimauma Academy	Public	6-12	4337 Saffold Rd	Wimauma	33598	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(813) 671-5213	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Winthrop College Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	800 Corporate Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 678-2030	751	31	24.2	45.8%	193 (25.7%)	159 (21.2%)	306 (40.7%)	26 (3.5%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (8.0%)	42.6	392^nd of 807 public high schools	51.4%		46.1	327^th of 792 public high schools	58.7%	65	50.0	46.0	25.0	46.0	69.0	70.0	$6,878	$295	$6,583
Riverview Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5471 N. University Drive	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	79	0		44.3%	17 (21.5%)	16 (20.3%)	39 (49.4%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	59.5	216^th of 807 public high schools	73.2%					(n/a)	79.0	60.0	43.0	62.0	67.0		$14,935	$07	$14,927
The Port Academy	Public	9-12	14470 Harlee Rd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 747-3011	13	0	26.0	23.1%	2 (15.4%)	4 (30.8%)	7 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					0.0		$10,320	$245	$10,075
Parrish Community High School	Public	9-12	11601 Erie Rd	Parrish	34219	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 803-9330	2,017	86	23.4	32.2%	1,315 (65.2%)	124 (6.1%)	407 (20.2%)	73 (3.6%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	90 (4.5%)	58.6	220^th of 807 public high schools	72.7%		56.9	224^th of 792 public high schools	71.7%	4	62.0	60.0	40.0	56.0	79.0	68.0	$7,725	$733	$6,992
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	11311 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5011	2,599	114	22.7	46.3%	945 (36.4%)	530 (20.4%)	867 (33.4%)	78 (3.0%)	4 (0.2%)	10 (0.4%)	165 (6.3%)	51	293^rd of 807 public high schools	63.7%		53	256^th of 792 public high schools	67.7%	37	56.0	57.0	35.0	53.0	64.0	69.0	$7,352	$1,063	$6,290
Spoto High School	Public	9-12	8538 Eagle Palm Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5405	1,823	75	24.3	57.0%	274 (15.0%)	724 (39.7%)	704 (38.6%)	33 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	82 (4.5%)	35.6	467^th of 807 public high schools	42.1%		27.8	524^th of 792 public high schools	33.8%	57	40.0	39.0	32.0	37.0	79.0	62.0	$6,839	$1,334	$5,506

Frequently Asked Questions about Lennard High School

What schools feed into Lennard High School?

Lennard High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Apollo Beach Elementary School
Elementary : Cypress Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Ruskin Elementary School
Elementary : Thompson Elementary

What district is Lennard High School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Lennard High School?

Students at Lennard High School are 43% Hispanic, 29% White, 23% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Lennard High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,404 students attended Lennard High School.

Is Lennard High School a good school?

Lennard High School ranks 460^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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