The only public high school in Lakewood Ranch, the neighborhood’s namesake high school opened in 1998 and encompasses grades 9 through 12.
Overall, the approximately 2,500 students perform well above the state average on tests and are better prepared for college than most of their counterparts. The graduation rate is also higher than the Florida average. Qualified students can participate in dual enrollment at one of three local colleges and universities so they can start their higher-education studies early.
In addition to academics, Lakewood Ranch High School offers more than 40 special-interest clubs, among them are Academic Team, Future Farmers of America, Yearbook, Silver Stars Dance Team and the Blood Drive Committee.
Known as the Mustangs, the school’s athletic teams include traditional high school sports, like football and basketball, as well as beach volleyball, golf, weightlifting and lacrosse, to name a few others. The school has matriculated several professional baseball and football players.
Lakewood Ranch High School is in a quiet residential area between two major roadways. Bus service is available and parking permits can be purchased for an annual fee.
Lakewood Ranch High School
Public Pre-K, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd,
Bradenton, FL
Manatee County School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Craig Little
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
65%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
A-
B
B+
C
C
B-
B+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
61%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
406:1
Student Diversity
Male
50%
Female
50%
White
70.9%
Hispanic
17.2%
Black
4.5%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida
704 Students
University of Florida
670 Students
Florida State University
660 Students
University of Central Florida
647 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University
369 Students
Florida Atlantic University
285 Students
University of Miami
277 Students
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota
251 Students
University of North Florida
204 Students
University of Tampa
203 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
228 Students
Biology
162 Students
Psychology
139 Students
Nursing
130 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
98 Students
Marketing
72 Students
Finance
65 Students
Criminology
59 Students
Political Science and Government
57 Students
Pre-Law Studies
57 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/17/2024
Lakewood Ranch pays great attention to its students, and tries its hardest to set everyone up for success. There isn't much diversity but there are still times where you can feel inclusive and wanted,
11/9/2024
As someone who graduated in 2020, this school was fairly okay with handling the situation. Despite the teachers not knowing how to work the technology they still tried their best. Side note, all except one or two bathrooms were always closed.
7/28/2024
Lakewood Ranch High School is very hit or miss. You can be put with excellent teachers who know what they are talking about, but you can also be put into classrooms with teachers who have no knowledge on the material.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/2/2025
This school has been such a blessing to my daughter. The teachers have gone above and beyond. We love this school!
12/2/2024
LRHS has been a significant disappointment, especially for families coming from school systems that prioritizes education and academic excellence. The school has cultivated an unnecessarily strict, adversarial environment that feels more like a deterrent to learning than a place of encouragement. Th...
4/8/2024
Good school, needs to review choice program due to population growth in the area
3/5/2024
We removed our son out of this school. Most 5th grades teachers and the elementary principal left- replaced with poor teachers. Lack of teachers causes safety issues. The principal who continues has no clue how to run a school and is disrespectful to parents.
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Attendance Zone
About Lakewood Ranch
List Price Range
$217K - $3M
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$789,942
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Household Income
$140,934
% of College Grads
53.3%
Median Age
52
Average House Size
2,514 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
27.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
- K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Lakewood Ranch Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Country Club East Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Bob Gardner Community Park
- Disc Golf
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
James L. Patton Community Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Lake Manatee State Park
- Camping
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Greenbrook Adventure Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Braden River Nature Park
Myakka Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
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