- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leesburg, FL
Leesburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Leesburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120105001097
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leesburg High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leesburg High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leesburg High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Leesburg, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+133 students YoY
Leesburg High School grew from 1,641 students in 2022-23 to 1,774 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+133 students YoY 120105001097 · Leesburg, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,724 enr · 22.1:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Leesburg High School grew from 1,641 students in 2022-23 to 1,774 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Leesburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- This school
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- Mt. Dora High
Mt. Dora High School
1,500 students
What this shows Leesburg High School reports 1,724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leesburg High School compares
Leesburg 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,724 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,724
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 33.4%
African American 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Leesburg High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leesburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Dora High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leesburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~1,724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Leesburg High School
How many students attend Leesburg High School?
Leesburg High School has 1,724 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leesburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,641 (2022-23) → 1,774 (2023-24), up 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leesburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leesburg High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leesburg High School?
53.9% of students at Leesburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leesburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Leesburg High School is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in Leesburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leesburg High School?
Leesburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Leesburg High School rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Leesburg High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Leesburg, 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 Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Leesburg High School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.