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Lecanto High School

High School · Citrus · Lecanto, FL

A Citrus high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3810 W EDUCATIONAL PATH, Lecanto, FL 34461

  • Math 46% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 52% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation20.2%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.2:1
District spending per student$11,410
Chronic Absenteeism40.6%

Students at Lecanto High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency46%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2024
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lecanto 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,795

Median home value

$287,200

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
20.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·605 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
11 boys'·16 girls'·27 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
Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–120.1 mi109Compare →
Pace Center for GirlsEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–120.4 mi23Compare →
Srmi @ Renaissance CenterEnrollment path unverified3.04–120.4 mi90Compare →
Citrus EschoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–12Not available71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Citrus

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#8 of 23
District spending per student
$11,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lecanto High School is listed in CITRUS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lecanto High School

Lecanto High School is a public high school in Lecanto, FL, part of Citrus, serving approximately 1,763 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,295 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Lecanto High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Lecanto High School is a public secondary institution located in Lecanto, Florida, serving grades 9-12 within the Citrus County School District 2. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,740 students and employs 103 faculty members 2. Academically, the school provides extensive Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses, as well as dual-enrollment opportunities through a partnership with the College of Central Florida 2. Additional program offerings include the Lecanto School of the Arts, Army JROTC, agriculture, welding, and culinary arts 1. The school's mascot is the Panthers 1. Under the leadership of Principal Troy LaBarbara, who began his tenure with over three decades of experience, the school's state grade improved from a 'C' to a 'B' 1. LaBarbara was named Hernando County’s Principal of the Year in 2020 1.
Sources (2)
  1. lhs.citrusschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lecanto High School

What grades does Lecanto High School serve?

Lecanto High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lecanto High School?

Lecanto High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,763 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lecanto High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lecanto High School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lecanto High School rank in FL?

Lecanto High School ranks #2,295 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Lecanto High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lecanto High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Lecanto High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lecanto High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lecanto High School a charter school?

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

Is Lecanto High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.2% of students at Lecanto 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
1,763
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Citrus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.6%
Phone
(352) 746-2334
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 34461)
13,289
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
54.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 34461; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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