Enrollment
2,422
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123003425
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakewood Ranch High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakewood Ranch High School
Lakewood Ranch High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 2,422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 35% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.1% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,422 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 99 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) and Palmetto High School (2,185 students) alongside Lakewood Ranch High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lakewood Ranch High School compares
Lakewood Ranch High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Lakewood Ranch High School.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,422 students)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lakewood Ranch High School a good school?
Lakewood Ranch High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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