Pasco High School is a high school in Dade City, Florida, United States. Kari Kadlub is the current principal, and Catalina Fernandez, Eshonda Swackard, Allison Taylor, and Aaron Melvin serve as assistant principals.
Serving 1,523 students in grades 9-12, Pasco 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pasco High School serves the northeast part of Dade City, FL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 247.4 square miles. Most students typically drive about 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pasco High School's student population of 1,523 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pasco High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pasco High School is 0.65, 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
#3117 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pasco High School's ranking?
Pasco High School is ranked #3117 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pasco High School often compared to?
Pasco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zephyrhills High School, Wesley Chapel High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pasco High School?
The graduation rate of Pasco High School is 88%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pasco High School?
1,523 students attend Pasco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pasco High School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pasco High School?
Pasco High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pasco High School offer ?
Pasco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pasco High School part of?
Pasco High School is part of Pasco School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Quality of programs is fair, quality of teachers for the most part are good. Administration lacks. Unless you are the doctor's or lawyer's kids; star football player etc...you are treated differently. Upper officials think too high of themselves. I would not recommend this school to anyone interested in the Dade City area.
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