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Pasco School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 27,340 students in Pasco School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Pasco School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Pasco School District have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cypress Creek High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
104 Schools
1,305 Schools
# Students
81,157 Students
993,728 Students
# Teachers
4,551 Teachers
47,622 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Pasco School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
243 Students
2,757 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,739 Students
29,628 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19,940 Students
341,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
34%
# Black Students
6,444 Students
212,562 Students
% Black Students
8%
22%
# White Students
47,306 Students
370,138 Students
% White Students
58%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
161 Students
1,798 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,324 Students
35,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,292
2,336
# Students in K Grade:
5,804
6,756
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,776
7,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,953
7,710
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,285
7,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,675
7,593
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,516
8,731
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,209
20,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,480
24,912
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,779
26,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
6,353
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,424
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,900
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,711
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,945 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,440 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$888 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$928 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,945
$12,135
Spending / Student
$11,440
$11,783
Best Pasco School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayspring Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8911 Timber Oaks Ave
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
Grades: K-12
| 867 students
Rank: #22.
Pasco Eschool-virtual Franchise
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15144 Shady Hills Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 346-1900
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 346-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 922 students
Rank: #33.
Wiregrass Ranch High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2909 Mansfield Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 346-6000
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813) 346-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,161 students
Rank: #44.
Sunlake High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3023 Sunlake Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 346-1000
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 346-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,083 students
Rank: #55.
James W. Mitchell High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2323 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 774-9200
New Port Richey, FL 34655
(727) 774-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,172 students
Rank: #66.
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Land O' Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20325 Gator Ln
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 794-9400
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 794-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,083 students
Rank: #88.
Wesley Chapel High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30651 Wells Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-8700
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Rank: #99.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: #1010.
Cypress Creek High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 Old Pasco Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 346-4400
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 346-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,767 students
Rank: #1111.
Classical Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16500 Lyceum Way
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 803-7903
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 803-7903
Grades: K-12
| 1,112 students
Rank: #1212.
Pasco Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15144 Shady Hills Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 346-1900
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 346-1900
Grades: K-12
| 514 students
Rank: #1313.
Hudson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14410 Cobra Way
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 774-4200
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 774-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Pasco Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2952 Wilson Rd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 948-2441
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 948-2441
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: #1515.
East Pasco Education Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35830 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: #1616.
Pasco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36850 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5500
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,670 students
Rank: #1717.
West Pasco Education Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5520 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-0002
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-0002
Grades: 6-12
| 184 students
Rank: #1818.
Zephyrhills High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6335 12th St
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 794-6100
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 794-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,614 students
Rank: #1919.
Marchman Technical College
Vocational School
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #2020.
Anclote High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1540 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,178 students
Rank: #2121.
Gulf High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5355 School Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-3300
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,468 students
Rank: #2222.
Fivay High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12115 Chicago Ave
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 246-4000
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 246-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #2323.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #2424.
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9804 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 233-2961
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 233-2961
Grades: 3-12
| 319 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baycare Behavioral Health
Alternative School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Grades: 1-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
28534 State Road 52
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-5900
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-5900
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheriff's Detention Center
Alternative School
20101 Central Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34637
(352) 524-9000
Land O Lakes, FL 34637
(352) 524-9000
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
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