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#1652 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 44% in state
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
High School · Lake · Clermont, FL
A charter high school in Clermont, FL where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 N HANCOCK RD., Clermont, FL 34711
- Math 75% proficient (2021)
- Reading 84% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2020-2021) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,474
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,817/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,757 | Compare → |
| Citrus Heights AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–11 | 2.1 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Family Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Applied Behavior Edu and Lifeskills AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–10 | 2.2 mi | 53 | Compare → |
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.
Lake
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #19 of 50
- District spending per student
- $10,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy is listed in LAKE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy is a public high school in Clermont, FL, part of Lake, serving approximately 268 students in grades 6th-12th with a 53.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy
What grades does Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy serve?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy is 53.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy rank in FL?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy ranks #1,652 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy 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 Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2021) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy a Title I school?
No, Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy?
26.9% of students at Pinecrest Lakes Middle/high Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 268
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 53.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (352) 508-7610
- Area population (ZIP 34711)
- 69,727
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 34711; 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, 2020-2021, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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