Enrollment
1,735
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027002425
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Lecanto · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lecanto High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lecanto High School
Lecanto High School is a large high school in Lecanto, Florida, enrolling 1,735 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,735 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 587 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,735 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Citrus also operates Citrus High School (1,465 students) and Crystal River High School (1,293 students) alongside Lecanto 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 Lecanto High School compares
Lecanto 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,865
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Citrus, which includes Lecanto High School.
$10,865
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 34.9%
Federal 24.9%
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 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
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
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 (~1,735 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (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 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.
Is Lecanto High School a good school?
Lecanto High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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