Enrollment
262
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
43.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+146% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Clermont, Florida, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run heavy: 43.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 146% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students) and Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students) alongside Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy.
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 Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy compares
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,989
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake, which includes Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy.
$9,989
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 37.2%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~262 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy a good school?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/High Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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