- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clermont, FL
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105008895Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Clermont · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 43.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Clermont, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 120105008895 · Clermont, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
262 enr · 43.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy grew from 242 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy 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
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 262
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy
262 students
What this shows Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy compares
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy 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 | 43.7:1 | ▲ 146% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
43.7:1
students per teacher
- 146% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 7.3%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy'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
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy
How many students attend Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clermont, FL. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy is 43.7:1, which is 146% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 178% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy?
21.5% of students at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Clermont, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy rank among schools in Clermont?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Clermont, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clermont on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy, 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.