- Enrollment
- 1,872
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Englewood, FL
Lemon Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Lemon Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120024000298
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lemon Bay High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lemon Bay High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Bay High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Englewood, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lemon Bay High School held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120024000298 · Englewood, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,343 enr · 23.2:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlotte High School (1,872 students)
Lemon Bay High School held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lemon Bay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlotte High
Charlotte High School
1,872 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte High School
1,730 students
- This school
Lemon Bay High School
1,343 students
- Punta Gorda Mi
Punta Gorda Middle School
1,098 students
- Babcock Neighb
Babcock Neighborhood School
1,053 students
- Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte Middle School
858 students
What this shows Lemon Bay High School reports 1,343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lemon Bay High School compares
Lemon Bay 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,343 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,343
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$14,173
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
172
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Lemon Bay High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte reports $14,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lemon Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Punta Gorda Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Babcock Neighborhood School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Charlotte Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lemon Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,730
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lemon Bay High School
How many students attend Lemon Bay High School?
Lemon Bay High School has 1,343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Englewood, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lemon Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lemon Bay High School is 23.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lemon Bay High School?
28.5% of students at Lemon Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lemon Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Lemon Bay High School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Englewood, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lemon Bay High School?
Lemon Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lemon Bay High School rank among public schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Lemon Bay High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Englewood, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Charlotte?
Besides Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte also operates Charlotte High School (1,872 students), Port Charlotte High School (1,730 students), and Punta Gorda Middle School (1,098 students). See the Charlotte district page for the complete list.