- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mascotte, FL
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South
Federal NCES profile for The Academy at Lake Hills School- South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105010673
👥 S:T ratio 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 32
- students enrolled
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+24.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 120105010673 · Mascotte, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 4.6:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South grew from 29 students in 2022-23 to 36 in 2023-24 (+24.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South 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 32
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South
32 students
What this shows The Academy at Lake Hills School- South reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Academy at Lake Hills School- South compares
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 74% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 74% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, The Academy at Lake Hills School- South is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Academy at Lake Hills School- South 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Academy at Lake Hills School- South'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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Academy at Lake Hills School- South
How many students attend The Academy at Lake Hills School- South?
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South has 32 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mascotte, FL. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 36 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy at Lake Hills School- South?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy at Lake Hills School- South is 4.6:1, which is 74% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Academy at Lake Hills School- South?
51.7% of students at The Academy at Lake Hills School- South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy at Lake Hills School- South?
The largest demographic group at The Academy at Lake Hills School- South is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Mascotte, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy at Lake Hills School- South?
The Academy at Lake Hills School- South has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides The Academy at Lake Hills School- South, 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.