- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ruskin, FL
Lennard High School
Federal NCES profile for Lennard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087004872
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lennard High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Ruskin · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lennard High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lennard High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Ruskin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Lennard High School held near 2,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 93.5 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120087004872 · Ruskin, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,553 enr · 27.5:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lennard High School held near 2,422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 93.5 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lennard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school
Lennard High School
2,553 students
What this shows Lennard High School reports 2,553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lennard High School compares
Lennard 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 54% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,553 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,553
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
435
in-school suspensions + 266 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
White 26.9%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Lennard High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lennard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lennard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~2,553 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lennard High School
How many students attend Lennard High School?
Lennard High School has 2,553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ruskin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,404 (2022-23) → 2,422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lennard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lennard High School is 27.5:1, which is 54% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lennard High School?
43.5% of students at Lennard High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lennard High School?
The largest demographic group at Lennard High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.2% of enrollment, in Ruskin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lennard High School?
Lennard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lennard High School rank among public schools in Ruskin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lennard High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Ruskin, 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 Ruskin on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Lennard High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.