- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lecanto, FL
Lecanto High School
Federal NCES profile for Lecanto High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027002425
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lecanto High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Lecanto · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lecanto High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lecanto High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lecanto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Lecanto High School grew from 1,630 students in 2022-23 to 1,763 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.7 → 83.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 120027002425 · Lecanto, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,735 enr · 19.7:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Citrus High School (1,465 students)
Lecanto High School grew from 1,630 students in 2022-23 to 1,763 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 88.7 → 83.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lecanto High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Elementary School
877 students
What this shows Lecanto High School reports 1,735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lecanto High School compares
Lecanto High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,735 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,735
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$11,410
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
380
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Lecanto High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lecanto High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lecanto High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- 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 (~1,735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lecanto High School
How many students attend Lecanto High School?
Lecanto High School has 1,735 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lecanto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,630 (2022-23) → 1,763 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lecanto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lecanto High School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lecanto High School?
43.1% of students at Lecanto High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lecanto High School?
The largest demographic group at Lecanto High School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Lecanto, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lecanto High School?
Lecanto High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Lecanto High School rank among public schools in Lecanto?
By Resource Investment Index, Lecanto High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lecanto, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lecanto on the city page.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Lecanto High School, Citrus also operates Citrus High School (1,465 students), Crystal River High School (1,293 students), and Inverness Middle School (911 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.