Charter Schools USA is a for-profit education management organization in the United States. It operates eighty-seven schools in seven states including sixty one charter schools in Florida. In 2019, Charter Schools USA managed charter schools enrolling approximately 70,000 students on a vendor operated school basis.
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy serves 1,369 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 20% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,369 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
23%
38%
Black
4%
21%
White
60%
34%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)0.5%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
1,369 students attend Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy offer ?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy part of?
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy is part of Manatee School District.
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