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Lakewood Ranch High School

Q: Is Lakewood Ranch High School a good school?

Lakewood Ranch High School ranks 234 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

234^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 72% of Florida high schools

Summary

Lakewood Ranch High School in Bradenton, FL, is a large, high-performing public school serving 2,422 students in grades 9-12 within the Manatee County School District, and it stands out as a top choice for families seeking strong academics and a supportive environment.

This school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Florida high schools, with a remarkable 96.7% graduation rate that far exceeds both the district and state averages. Students excel in core subjects like English Language Arts (71% proficient), Biology (84%), and US History (78%), outperforming nearby schools such as Braden River High School and Southeast High School. Notably, Lakewood Ranch achieves these results with efficient spending of $8,811 per student, which is lower than many comparable schools, including Booker High School in the Sarasota district, which spends over $14,000 per student. However, one area of concern is Algebra 1 proficiency, where only 48% of students meet standards—well below the state average of 63%—suggesting a potential need for curriculum review in that subject.

While Lakewood Ranch is a standout in Manatee County, it faces a hidden challenge with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6%, which, though better than the district average, is still significant for a top-tier school. For parents comparing options, this school offers a clear advantage over its closest rival, Braden River High School, which has lower test scores and a higher rate of economic disadvantage. Overall, Lakewood Ranch provides a high-quality, cost-effective education that rivals even schools in higher-ranked districts, making it a compelling choice for families in the Bradenton area.

2,422

Students ?

25.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,811

Per pupil spending ?

26.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34211

(941) 727-6100

District: Manatee

Feeder schools for Lakewood Ranch High School:

Elementary:	B.D. Gullett Elementary School
	Braden River Elementary School
	Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
	Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
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	Myakka City Elementary School
	Robert Willis Elementary School
Middle:	Dr Mona Jain Middle School
	R. Dan Nolan Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.8%

Hispanic:

20.3%

African American:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Manatee

✓Above the Florida median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 15 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg60%

Florida avg64%

234^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 28%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 10High Schools in the Manatee

40^th of 70Manatee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	234 of 838	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	62.4	200 of 844	76.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.9	155 of 807	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.4	145 of 792	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	146 of 774	81.1%	★★★★☆
2021	65.9	145 of 746	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	68.6	126 of 734	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	104 of 716	85.5%	★★★★☆
2017	70.2	113 of 714	84.2%	★★★★☆
2016	68.9	119 of 693	82.8%	★★★★☆
2014	71.9	134 of 687	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	76.2	87 of 648	86.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.7	63 of 606	89.6%	★★★★☆
2011	82.5	92 of 622	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	77.9	120 of 620	80.6%	★★★★☆
2009	77.7	111 of 587	81.1%	★★★★☆
2008	80.2	93 of 577	83.9%	★★★★☆
2007	74.3	122 of 563	78.3%	★★★★☆
2006	83.5	56 of 477	88.3%	★★★★☆
2005	77.0	101 of 487	79.3%	★★★★☆
2004	71.9	128 of 484	73.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 184%+10 vs state

US History78%+4 vs state

English Language Arts69%+9 vs state

Geometry52%-4 vs state

Algebra 148%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2020

I had two go through Lakewood Ranch (graduated 201 and 2019), They loved the school, loved their teachers, and it set them up for successful university. Sports and club activities are very good. Is it perfect, no, but what public school in Florida is. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 12, 2011

Administration is terrible. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lakewood Ranch High School	Public	9-12	5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd	Bradenton	34211	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 727-6100	2,422	96	25.2	26.1%	1,642 (67.8%)	107 (4.4%)	491 (20.3%)	73 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	106 (4.4%)	59.3	234^th of 838 public high schools	72.1%		62.4	200^th of 844 public high schools	76.3%	34				68.0	71.0					48.0	52.0	84.0	78.0		$8,811	$499	$8,311
Braden River High School	Public	9-12	6545 Sr 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8230	1,705	78	21.8	50.0%	810 (47.5%)	160 (9.4%)	566 (33.2%)	89 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (4.7%)	46.5	389^th of 838 public high schools	53.6%		51	320^th of 844 public high schools	62.1%	69				60.0	62.0					28.0	39.0	72.0	77.0		$9,739	$511	$9,228
Manatee Technical College	Public	9-12	6305 State Road 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-7900	0	24	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Southeast High School	Public	8-12	1200 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3366	1,638	79	20.7	65.6%	207 (12.6%)	313 (19.1%)	1,048 (64.0%)	21 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (2.8%)	22	655^th of 838 public high schools	21.8%		22.9	649^th of 844 public high schools	23.1%	6				38.0	38.0					18.0	43.0	55.0	64.0		$10,593	$973	$9,621
Amikids Manatee	Public	6-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4702	38	1	38.0	89.5%	7 (18.4%)	15 (39.5%)	13 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)								(n/a)															$6,328	$155	$6,173
Sarasota County Acceleration Academies	Public	9-12	935 N Beneva Rd	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 315-2122	106	2	53.0	20.8%	45 (42.5%)	22 (20.8%)	31 (29.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.6%)	9.6	706^th of 838 public high schools	15.8%		5.7	733^rd of 844 public high schools	13.2%	27					17.0						4.0	63.0	33.0		$4,525	$00	$4,526
Booker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3201 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34234	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 355-2967	1,479	80	18.4	62.2%	311 (21.0%)	330 (22.3%)	717 (48.5%)	18 (1.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (6.6%)	42.2	444^th of 838 public high schools	47.0%		42.4	429^th of 844 public high schools	49.2%	15				46.0	51.0					48.0	51.0	77.0	74.0		$14,460	$192	$14,267
Manatee School For The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 721-6800	2,051	108	18.9	40.4%	809 (39.4%)	212 (10.3%)	874 (42.6%)	30 (1.5%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	122 (5.9%)	54.6	280^th of 838 public high schools	66.6%		55	266^th of 844 public high schools	68.5%	14	59.0	54.0	55.0	58.0	65.0	55.0	37.0	58.0	36.0	56.0	52.0	78.0	84.0	79.0	$9,177	$435	$8,742
Bradenton Bay High School	Public, Charter	7-12	817 Manatee Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 708-8770	114	4	28.5	52.6%	18 (15.8%)	40 (35.1%)	49 (43.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.3%)	4.9	740^th of 838 public high schools	11.7%					(n/a)			10.0	36.0	16.0			14.0	18.0	0.0	9.0	15.0	31.0	50.0	$12,416	$02	$12,415
Sarasota Military Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	801 N Orange Ave	Sarasota	34236	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 926-1700	997	67	14.8	53.0%	425 (42.6%)	45 (4.5%)	457 (45.8%)	24 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.4%)	41	458^th of 838 public high schools	45.3%		42.4	434^th of 844 public high schools	48.6%	24	53.0	55.0	54.0	40.0	49.0	38.0	45.0	39.0	44.0	49.0	65.0	72.0	66.0	82.0	$10,943	$360	$10,584

Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Ranch High School

How many students attend Lakewood Ranch High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,422 students attended Lakewood Ranch High School.

What is the racial makeup of Lakewood Ranch High School?

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School are 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is Lakewood Ranch High School a good school?

Lakewood Ranch High School ranks 234^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Lakewood Ranch High School?

Lakewood Ranch High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : B.D. Gullett Elementary School
Elementary : Braden River Elementary School
Elementary : Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Elementary : Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Elementary : Myakka City Elementary School
Elementary : Robert Willis Elementary School
Middle : Dr Mona Jain Middle School
Middle : R. Dan Nolan Middle School

What district is Lakewood Ranch High School in?

Manatee

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