Lakewood Ranch High School

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Lakewood Ranch High School ranks 155 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lakewood Ranch High School is a public high school in Bradenton, Florida, serving 2,435 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in Florida, Lakewood Ranch High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics such as standardized test scores and graduation rates.

Lakewood Ranch High School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Biology 1 (83% vs. 68% district, 67% state) and US History (75% vs. 66% district, 68% state) compared to the surrounding schools. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.9% to 96.5% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.3% in 2019-2020 to 30.2% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district average.

When compared to other high schools in the Manatee district, Lakewood Ranch High School stands out as a top-performing school, outperforming nearby Braden River High School in various academic metrics. Additionally, Lakewood Ranch High School has a relatively lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (22.34% in 2022-2023) compared to other nearby schools, such as Southeast High School (66.26%) and Pace Center for Girls (87.27%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status of its student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211

(941) 727-6100

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
155^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,225

Feeder schools for Lakewood Ranch High School:

Elementary:	B.D. Gullett Elementary School
	Braden River Elementary School
	Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
	Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
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	Myakka City Elementary School
	Robert Willis Elementary School
Middle:	Dr Mona Jain Middle School
	R. Dan Nolan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.1

Number of students: 2,435

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.9%

Hispanic:

17.2%

African American:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lakewood Ranch High School ranks better than 80.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lakewood Ranch 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 Lakewood Ranch High School has the largest high school student body size in the Manatee School District. Racial makeup is: White (70.9%), Hispanic (17.2%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch High School is 24.1. 10 high schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lakewood Ranch High School employs 101 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lakewood Ranch High School is $8,225. 8 high schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lakewood Ranch High School 155^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lakewood Ranch High School in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lakewood Ranch High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	71.90	128^th	484	73.6%
2005	77.02	101^st	487	79.3%
2006	83.55	56^th	477	88.3%
2007	74.35	122^nd	563	78.3%
2008	80.25	93^rd	577	83.9%
2009	77.72	111^th	587	81.1%
2010	77.89	120^th	620	80.6%
2011	82.46	92^nd	622	85.2%
2012	74.68	63^rd	606	89.6%
2013	76.20	87^th	648	86.6%
2014	71.89	134^th	687	80.5%
2016	68.86	119^th	693	82.8%
2017	70.15	113^th	714	84.2%
2018	72.49	104^th	716	85.5%
2019	68.59	126^th	734	82.8%
2021	65.86	145^th	746	80.6%
2022	67.78	146^th	774	81.1%
2023	68.38	145^th	792	81.7%
2024	66.94	155^th	807	80.8%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2020

I had two go through Lakewood Ranch (graduated 201 and 2019), They loved the school, loved their teachers, and it set them up for successful university. Sports and club activities are very good. Is it perfect, no, but what public school in Florida is. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Administration is terrible. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Lakewood Ranch High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	748	74	13	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	884
2000	1180	110	17	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	1379
2001	1608	150	19	98	2	n/a	n/a	0	1877
2002	1961	176	21	146	2	n/a	n/a	0	2306
2003	1961	176	21	146	2	n/a	n/a	0	2306
2004	2063	173	32	149	1	n/a	n/a	0	2418
2005	2254	176	39	181	1	n/a	n/a	0	2651
2006	1954	140	30	148	2	n/a	n/a	0	2274
2007	1779	127	32	142	1	n/a	n/a	27	2108
2008	1624	135	18	155	2	n/a	n/a	26	1960
2009	1563	107	25	178	3	n/a	n/a	38	1914
2010	1487	107	25	186	4	n/a	n/a	45	1854
2011	1477	92	23	246	8	0	37	0	1883
2012	1485	96	35	241	5	0	40	0	1902
2013	1537	102	28	240	5	0	41	0	1953
2014	1672	101	29	247	3	2	53	0	2107
2015	1802	134	32	276	2	1	52	0	2299
2016	1798	134	40	312	1	1	54	0	2340
2017	1851	126	50	332	2	2	57	0	2420
2018	1816	124	60	354	3	2	56	0	2415
2019	1812	114	73	373	3	2	62	0	2439
2020	1780	114	79	397	4	2	72	0	2448
2021	1754	143	77	384	3	1	71	0	2433
2022	1738	110	91	400	3	2	85	0	2429
2023	1727	110	80	420	2	0	96	0	2435

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 Lakewood Ranch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	884	45.0	19.6	16.1
2000	1379	69.0	20.0	12.6
2001	1877	86.0	21.8	11.3
2002	2306	111.0	20.8	13.3
2003	2306	111.0	20.8	13.3
2004	2418	115.0	21.0	13.5
2005	2651	134.0	19.8	14.3
2006	2274	112.0	20.3	13.1
2007	2108	103.0	20.5	12.7
2008	1960	95.0	20.6	14.9
2009	1914	90.7	22.3	16.3
2010	1854	85.0	21.8	20.9
2011	1883	86.1	21.8	22.2
2012	1902	86.8	21.9	20.3
2013	1953	90.0	21.7	22.1
2014	2107	90.0	23.4	22.1
2015	2299	95.0	24.2	24
2016	2340	104.0	22.5	25.3
2017	2420	105.0	23.0	25
2018	2415	101.0	23.9	24.4
2019	2439	100.4	24.2	21.8
2020	2448	103.0	23.7	20.6
2021	2433	98.0	24.8	26.5
2022	2429	100.0	24.2	18.9
2023	2435	101.0	24.1	22.3

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 Lakewood Ranch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	884	45.0	19.6	16.1
2000	1379	69.0	20.0	12.6
2001	1877	86.0	21.8	11.3
2002	2306	111.0	20.8	13.3
2003	2306	111.0	20.8	13.3
2004	2418	115.0	21.0	13.5
2005	2651	134.0	19.8	14.3
2006	2274	112.0	20.3	13.1
2007	2108	103.0	20.5	12.7
2008	1960	95.0	20.6	14.9
2009	1914	90.7	22.3	16.3
2010	1854	85.0	21.8	20.9
2011	1883	86.1	21.8	22.2
2012	1902	86.8	21.9	20.3
2013	1953	90.0	21.7	22.1
2014	2107	90.0	23.4	22.1
2015	2299	95.0	24.2	24
2016	2340	104.0	22.5	25.3
2017	2420	105.0	23.0	25
2018	2415	101.0	23.9	24.4
2019	2439	100.4	24.2	21.8
2020	2448	103.0	23.7	20.6
2021	2433	98.0	24.8	26.5
2022	2429	100.0	24.2	18.9
2023	2435	101.0	24.1	22.3

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 Lakewood Ranch High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$212 (3.3%)	$6,139 (96.7%)	$6,351
2019	$202 (2.8%)	$6,909 (97.1%)	$7,112
2020	$240 (3.1%)	$7,429 (96.9%)	$7,668
2021	$369 (4.8%)	$7,246 (95.1%)	$7,616
2022	$889 (11.5%)	$6,819 (88.5%)	$7,709
2023	$808 (9.8%)	$7,417 (90.2%)	$8,225

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lakewood Ranch High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 126^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 145^th of 792 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Ranch High School)	70	68	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	53	50	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lakewood Ranch High School)	66	64	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	49	46	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lakewood Ranch High School)	82	78	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Manatee)	69	64	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lakewood Ranch High School)	80	68	12%
End of Course US History (Manatee)	71	59	12%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lakewood Ranch High School)	52	43	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee)	66	60	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Lakewood Ranch High School)	74	53	21%
End of Course Geometry (Manatee)	62	56	6%
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	2439	2435	0.2%
African American	114	110	3.5%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	73	80	9.6%
Hispanic	373	420	12.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	1812	1727	4.7%
Two or More Races	62	96	54.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.8%	22.3%	0.6%

Schools Near Lakewood Ranch 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)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakewood Ranch High School	Public	9-12	5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-6100	2,435	101	24.1	22.3%	1,727 (70.9%)	110 (4.5%)	420 (17.2%)	80 (3.3%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (3.9%)	66.9	155^th of 807 public high schools	80.8%		68.4	145^th of 792 public high schools	81.7%	10				69.0	67.0					38.0	59.0	83.0	75.0		$8,225	$808	$7,417
Manatee Technical College	Public	9-12	6305 State Road 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7900	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Braden River High School	Public	9-12	6545 Sr 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8230	1,774	79	22.4	44.6%	893 (50.3%)	142 (8.0%)	550 (31.0%)	99 (5.6%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (4.7%)	51.4	286^th of 807 public high schools	64.6%		51.3	272^nd of 792 public high schools	65.7%	14				51.0	55.0					26.0	50.0	75.0	73.0		$8,502	$837	$7,664
Amikids Manatee	Public	6-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4702	26	3	8.6	84.6%	1 (3.8%)	13 (50.0%)	9 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)								(n/a)
Southeast High School	Public	8-12	1200 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3366	1,716	82	20.9	66.3%	276 (16.1%)	335 (19.5%)	1,025 (59.7%)	23 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (3.1%)	27.5	567^th of 807 public high schools	29.7%		19.1	614^th of 792 public high schools	22.5%	47				33.0	33.0					29.0	40.0	55.0	64.0		$9,247	$1,321	$7,928
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies	Public	9-12	935 N Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 315-2122	109	4	27.2	3.7%	44 (40.4%)	23 (21.1%)	34 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.4%)								(n/a)													38.0		$7,319	$00	$7,319
Booker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3201 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 355-2967	1,309	75	17.4	67.9%	308 (23.5%)	312 (23.8%)	583 (44.5%)	21 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (6.2%)	34.8	478^th of 807 public high schools	40.8%		33.6	464^th of 792 public high schools	41.4%	14				40.0	39.0					28.0	37.0	60.0	66.0		$12,879	$725	$12,153
Manatee School For The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 721-6800	1,968	104	18.8	55.1%	803 (40.8%)	206 (10.5%)	813 (41.3%)	25 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	117 (5.9%)	57.7	226^th of 807 public high schools	72.0%		61.9	187^th of 792 public high schools	76.4%	39	52.0	49.0	50.0	63.0	58.0	31.0	48.0	30.0	34.0	42.0	57.0	79.0	86.0	74.0	$10,196	$00	$10,196
Sarasota Military Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	801 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34236	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 926-1700	1,213	82	14.7	54.2%	563 (46.4%)	74 (6.1%)	492 (40.6%)	20 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (5.0%)	48.9	316^th of 807 public high schools	60.8%		59.1	207^th of 792 public high schools	73.9%	109	47.0	37.0	45.0	48.0	52.0	46.0	39.0	45.0	44.0	38.0	51.0	55.0	79.0	72.0	$10,398	$696	$9,703
State College Of Florida Collegiate School	Public, Charter	6-12	5840 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 752-5491	492	20	24.6	42.9%	250 (50.8%)	38 (7.7%)	156 (31.7%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	89.5	23^rd of 807 public high schools	97.1%		83.1	56^th of 792 public high schools	92.9%	33	80.0	80.0	67.0	79.0	82.0	81.0	90.0	79.0	68.0	95.0	97.0	96.0		97.0	$8,708	$577	$8,131

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Ranch High School

Is Lakewood Ranch High School a good school?

Lakewood Ranch High School ranks 155^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lakewood Ranch High School?

Lakewood Ranch High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : B.D. Gullett Elementary School
Elementary : Braden River Elementary School
Elementary : Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Elementary : Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Elementary : Myakka City Elementary School
Elementary : Robert Willis Elementary School
Middle : Dr Mona Jain Middle School
Middle : R. Dan Nolan Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood Ranch High School?

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Lakewood Ranch High School in?

Manatee

How many students attend Lakewood Ranch High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,435 students attended Lakewood Ranch High School.

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