LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the CITRUS school district, located in LECANTO, FL with about 1,631 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 86 teachers, LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL, located in Lecanto, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Citrus County School District. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a diverse range of academic programming, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and student development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.
The school's campus environment is designed to support a multifaceted student experience, blending traditional classroom instruction with modern educational resources. Beyond academics, LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes student involvement through an active athletic department, various clubs, and performing arts programs, which help cultivate school spirit and community engagement. By providing a well-rounded educational experience, the school plays a central role in the local community, striving to empower students to reach their full potential within a supportive and structured learning setting.
For more information, contact LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 746-2334 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LECANTO, FL 34461-9488
(352) 746-2334
http://lhs.citrusschools.org/
LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LECANTO, FL with about 1,631 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- CITRUS
- Total Students:
- 1,631
- Teachers:
- 86
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,631 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.