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Public high school · Citrus · Lecanto, Florida

Lecanto High School

Lecanto High School rates 6.3, above the middle of Citrus's high schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.3this school

6.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Citrus median is 5.5.

#2,024 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Citrus: 5 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Citrus high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,024 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 9 of 23 in Citrus.

Lecanto High School is listed in Citrus, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math39%10 points below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 596 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading63%2 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 763 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency is down 13 points across the 18-year record (2009–2026) and has held near 51% recently.2026 FAST; 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.9
25% of the rating
Academics
4.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lecanto High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$60,795
Median home value
$287,200
Median rent
$1,190/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
9
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses · IB Programme
20.2% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · 605 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
27 sports
11 boys' · 16 girls' · 27 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Lecanto High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #2,024 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Lecanto High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lecanto High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,763
Student-teacher ratio
21.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Citrus County
Phone
(352) 746-2334
4-year graduation
89.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#9 of 23
Schools in district
27
District spending per student
$11,410
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 34461)
13,289
Area average commute
32.5 min
Area median age
54.8

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.