LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL
1,630 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
1,630
Total Students
88.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,238 |
| Hispanic | 188 |
| Black | 63 |
| Asian | 57 |
| Two or More | 76 |
| American Indian | 4 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White1,238 (76.0 %)
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Hispanic188 (11.5 %)
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Two or More76 (4.7 %)
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Black63 (3.9 %)
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Asian57 (3.5 %)
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American Indian4 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | CITRUS |
| Phone: | (352)746-2334 |
| Website: | http://lhs.citrusschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,630 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 88.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 626 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
467
Grade 10
416
Grade 11
404
Grade 12
343
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 467 |
| Grade 10 | 416 |
| Grade 11 | 404 |
| Grade 12 | 343 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 818 | 50.2% |
| Male | 812 | 49.8% |
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