Leesburg High School

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Leesburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1401 Yellow Jacket Way,  Leesburg, FL
Lake County Schools
3.5
3.2
1,724 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Randolph Michael
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1060
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1060
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
21.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
470:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.8%
Black
32.3%
White
31.2%
Hispanic
27.8%
Two or more races
5.6%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 Central Florida 436 Students
University of Florida 424 Students
Florida State University 371 Students
University of South Florida 326 Students
University of North Florida 282 Students
Lake-Sumter State College 213 Students
University of Miami 201 Students
Florida A&M University 181 Students
Stetson University 174 Students
Florida International University 148 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 139 Students
Business 97 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 36 Students
Criminology 33 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Education 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 413 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/13/2024
Leesburg was a very nice and welcoming school everyone was nice and thoughtful when I first came, there is some things that are not exactly what you'd expect but overall it's a great school
4.0 Junior
8/17/2024
Leesburg High School is one of the only schools I've attended that I felt connected to the school. There is a school spirit, there is dedication to the courses, and the facility only want everyone to succeed.
3.0 Sophomore
11/3/2023
My experience has been good. There have been ups and downs but overall it is good. I play volleyball through school, and it is amazing. I love my teachers, and how much effort they put into teaching us.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 11 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/8/2025
Mr. Pierre and officer Ramos I don’t know if I’m spelling that right. But hey are awesome. I’ve been dealing with Mr. Pierre for two years now I have three daughters in high school . He is just great with these kids very understanding and likes to listen to the parents and the children . Tries to ge...
5.0 parent
10/26/2022
Like all school, Leesburg High has its problems. However the teachers and staff here did an excellent job preparing my child for the real world.
1.0 parent
2/21/2020
One of the worst schools my children have ever been in. If you want your child to excel and not deal with nonsense and problems on a day to day basis I would suggest looking into another school. They have no control.and need to get a handle on this school and the children. Fights, drama, sex and dru...
3.0 other
7/6/2018
Two and a half years ago I would've rated Leesburg High School a 7/10 for at least trying to rebuild after years of struggling. Since I haven't been a student there since 2016, they've had many shifts in leadership since then, and a lot of my favorite teachers have left, I'm not exactly sure what to...

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Leesburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Leesburg, FL, in the Leesburg neighborhood, and is served by the Lake County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,724 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Leesburg High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1060 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $301,032. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Academy - Leesburg, First Academy-Leesburg, Oak Park Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Leesburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Leesburg High School.

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