LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL

1401 YELLOW JACKET WAY
LEESBURG, FL 34748

lhs.lake.k12.fl.us//

1,641 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Leesburg High School, located at 1401 Yellow Jacket Way in Leesburg, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Lake County School District. As the home of the "Yellow Jackets," the school provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career training, or military service. The school is known for its strong emphasis on community spirit and academic development, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to a diverse student body.

The school’s website (http://lake.k12.fl.us/lhs) serves as a central hub for students, parents, and faculty, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment, Leesburg High School aims to cultivate critical thinking and civic responsibility, helping students navigate the challenges of high school while equipping them with the tools necessary for their future endeavors.

1,641

Total Students

78.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEESBURG HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	632
Hispanic	372
Black	482
Asian	32
Two or More	103
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	14

White
632 (38.5 %)
Black
482 (29.4 %)
Hispanic
372 (22.7 %)
Two or More
103 (6.3 %)
Asian
32 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (0.9 %)
American Indian
6 (0.4 %)

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:	LAKE
Phone:	(352)787-5047
Website:	http://lhs.lake.k12.fl.us//
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	753
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 455

Grade 10 420

Grade 11 467

Grade 12 299