- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bradenton, FL
Lakewood Ranch High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakewood Ranch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123003425
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakewood Ranch High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakewood Ranch High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Ranch High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Lakewood Ranch High School held near 2,368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 101.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-67 students YoY 120123003425 · Bradenton, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,422 enr · 24:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Parrish Community High School (2,266 students)
Lakewood Ranch High School held near 2,368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-67 headcount). Teacher FTE held 101.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lakewood Ranch High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- Braden River H
Braden River High School
1,705 students
What this shows Lakewood Ranch High School reports 2,422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakewood Ranch High School compares
Lakewood Ranch High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,422 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,422
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Lakewood Ranch High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakewood Ranch High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrish Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braden River High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakewood Ranch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakewood Ranch High School
How many students attend Lakewood Ranch High School?
Lakewood Ranch High School has 2,422 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,435 (2022-23) → 2,368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch High School is 24:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakewood Ranch High School?
19.1% of students at Lakewood Ranch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakewood Ranch High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakewood Ranch High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakewood Ranch High School?
Lakewood Ranch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lakewood Ranch High School rank among high schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakewood Ranch High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Lakewood Ranch High School, Manatee also operates Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), Palmetto High School (2,185 students), and Manatee School for the Arts (2,051 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.