Dunedin High School is a high school in Dunedin, Florida, United States. It is operated by the Pinellas County School Board. The school mascot is Freddie the Falcon. The official school colors are red and white, though red and black have become the unofficial, and more popular, school colors.
Serving 1,190 students in grades 9-12, Dunedin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunedin High School's student population of 1,190 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dunedin High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunedin High School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2354 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Freddie The Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunedin High School's ranking?
Dunedin High School is ranked #2354 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dunedin High School often compared to?
Dunedin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Harbor University High School, Countryside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dunedin High School?
The graduation rate of Dunedin High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dunedin High School?
1,190 students attend Dunedin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dunedin High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunedin High School?
Dunedin High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dunedin High School offer ?
Dunedin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunedin High School part of?
Dunedin High School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2023
Without this school, I wouldn't have the same friends, plays are ballers and the robotics program is epic.
5 3/16/2020
Great school my kids love it!
2 6/8/2009
Staff and students have no value of life and learning.
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