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#1659 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 44% in state

Lakewood Ranch High School

High School · Manatee · Bradenton, FL

A Manatee high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5500 LAKEWOOD RANCH BLVD, Bradenton, FL 34211

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation31.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$11,381
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 68% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
68%
2013
ELA
67%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2024
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lakewood Ranch High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,318/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bradenton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,565

Median home value

$601,300

Median rent

$1,940/mo

College educated

55.3%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
12 boys'·16 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Braden River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–122.7 mi1,801Compare →
Shepherd's Heart Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.7 mi42Compare →
Pinnacle AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–122.9 mi176Compare →
Providence Community SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–124.3 mi141Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Manatee

Schools in district
82
Rank in district
#39 of 71
District spending per student
$11,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lakewood Ranch High School is listed in MANATEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lakewood Ranch High School

Lakewood Ranch High School is a public high school in Bradenton, FL, part of Manatee, serving approximately 2,368 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Lakewood Ranch High School

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Lakewood Ranch High School is located in Bradenton, Florida, within Manatee County 2. The school opened in 1998 2. It is named after the master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch, which it borders 2.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lakewood Ranch High School

What grades does Lakewood Ranch High School serve?

Lakewood Ranch High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lakewood Ranch High School?

Lakewood Ranch High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,368 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Ranch High School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lakewood Ranch High School rank in FL?

Lakewood Ranch High School ranks #1,659 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lakewood Ranch High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lakewood Ranch High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lakewood Ranch High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lakewood Ranch High School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lakewood Ranch High School a charter school?

No, Lakewood Ranch High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lakewood Ranch High School a Title I school?

No, Lakewood Ranch High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lakewood Ranch High School?

23.9% of students at Lakewood Ranch High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Manatee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 34211)
20,786
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
48.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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