Summary:
Zip code 34211 in Bradenton, Florida, is home to a single high school, Lakewood Ranch High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with a large enrollment of 2,422 students. This school is part of the Manatee County school district, which is ranked 40th out of 70 districts in the state. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding both district and state averages in most subjects, and boasts a very high graduation rate of 96.7%.
Key metrics reveal a school with notable strengths and some areas of concern. Lakewood Ranch High School ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide (234th out of 838 schools) and holds a 4-star rating. Its students perform exceptionally well in Biology 1 (84% proficiency) and US History (78% proficiency), significantly outpacing state averages. However, the school struggles in foundational math, with Algebra 1 proficiency at just 48%—a full 15 points below the state average. The school also has a relatively low rate of students receiving free or reduced lunch (26.05%), and its spending per student is $8,811, with a high student-teacher ratio of 25.2:1.
Several interesting findings emerge from the data. First, there is a clear academic divide: the school excels in science and social studies but lags in core math, particularly Algebra 1. Second, while the school's state rank has declined from the 81st to the 72nd percentile over three years, its test scores have remained stable or improved, suggesting that other schools are improving faster rather than a decline in performance here. Finally, despite a high graduation rate, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.6%, meaning one in four students misses significant school time, which presents a paradox given the school's overall success.
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