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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 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 27,866 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 50% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Pasco School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wendell Krinn Technical High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
104 Schools
1,327 Schools
# Students
84,032 Students
1,003,792 Students
# Teachers
4,633 Teachers
46,906 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
# American Indian Students
217 Students
2,766 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,262 Students
29,150 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21,436 Students
355,449 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
35%
# Black Students
6,782 Students
212,690 Students
% Black Students
8%
21%
# White Students
47,310 Students
365,498 Students
% White Students
56%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
157 Students
1,808 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,868 Students
36,431 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,423
2,539
# Students in K Grade:
5,907
5,922
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,265
6,051
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,070
6,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,676
6,856
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,213
6,117
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,987
6,695
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,825
19,863
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,423
23,748
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,815
26,255
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,013
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,425
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,290
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,700
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,049 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$888 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$928 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,571
$11,974
Spending / Student
$11,049
$11,627
Best Pasco School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wendell Krinn Technical High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Dayspring Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
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
| 872 students
Rank: #33.
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
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
| 2,114 students
Rank: #44.
James W. Mitchell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | 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
| 2,155 students
Rank: #55.
Sunlake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
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
| 2,159 students
Rank: #66.
Land O' Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | 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
| 2,248 students
Rank: #77.
Pasco Eschool-virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15144 Shady Hills Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 346-1900
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 346-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 612 students
Rank: #88.
Classical Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16500 Lyceum Way
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 803-7903
Spring Hill, FL 34610
(813) 803-7903
Grades: K-12
| 1,147 students
Rank: #99.
Cypress Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8701 Old Pasco Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 346-4400
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(813) 346-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #1010.
Wesley Chapel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30651 Wells Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-8700
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,826 students
Rank: #1111.
Pasco Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
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
| 206 students
Rank: #1212.
River Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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
| 1,802 students
Rank: #1313.
Anclote High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1540 Sweetbriar Dr
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Holiday, FL 34691
(727) 246-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,205 students
Rank: #1414.
Hudson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14410 Cobra Way
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 774-4200
Hudson, FL 34669
(727) 774-4200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,387 students
Rank: #1515.
Marchman Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
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: #1616.
West Pasco Education Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
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
| 233 students
Rank: #1717.
Pasco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36850 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5500
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #1818.
Gulf High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
| 1,465 students
Rank: #1919.
Zephyrhills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6335 12th St
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 794-6100
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
(813) 794-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #2020.
Fivay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
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: #2121.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
| 42 students
Rank: #2222.
East Pasco Education Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35830 State Road 52
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Dade City, FL 33525
(352) 524-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2323.
Pepin Academies Of Pasco County
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
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
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baycare Behavioral Health
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8132 King Helie Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
28534 State Road 52
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-5900
San Antonio, FL 33576
(352) 588-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7227 Land O Lakes Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-2000
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheriff's Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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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