LENNARD HIGH SCHOOL

2002 E SHELL POINT RD
RUSKIN, FL 33570

www.sdhc.k12.fl.us

2,553 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Lennard High School, located in Ruskin, Florida, is a public secondary school serving the South Hillsborough County community within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a wide range of academic opportunities, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment programs, and various Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Lennard High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and numerous clubs focused on arts, service, and technology. As part of the state’s 10th-largest school district, the school works to foster a supportive learning environment that encourages school spirit and community involvement, often serving as a central hub for the growing Ruskin area.

2,553

Total Students

78.4

Full-Time Teachers

32.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LENNARD HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	688
Hispanic	1,078
Black	644
Asian	35
Two or More	97
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
1,078 (42.2%)
White
688 (26.9%)
Black
644 (25.2%)
Two or More
97 (3.8%)
Asian
35 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)641-5611
Website:	http://www.sdhc.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	78.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	971
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 702

Grade 10 615

Grade 11 643

Grade 12 593