Serving 1,641 students in grades 9-12, Leesburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Leesburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Leesburg High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Leesburg High School?
The graduation rate of Leesburg High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Leesburg High School?
1,641 students attend Leesburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Leesburg High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leesburg High School?
Leesburg High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leesburg High School offer ?
Leesburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Leesburg High School part of?
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