Pasco High School

Summary:

Pasco High School is a public high school located in Dade City, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,639. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pasco High School has a diverse student population, with 43.26% White, 11.17% African American, and 41.18% Hispanic students. However, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 256 out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 (rated 3 stars) to 584 out of 807 in 2023-2024 (rated 1 star). This ranking is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation and Wiregrass Ranch High School, which have consistently ranked higher in the state. Pasco High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 83.1% in 2018-2019 to 90.8% in 2020-2021, which is generally lower than the nearby schools like Wiregrass Ranch High School (96.7% in 2022-2023) and Wesley Chapel High School (93.3% in 2022-2023).

Pasco High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.0% in 2019-2020 to 44.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various End-of-Course (EOC) and Florida Standards Assessments (FAST), are generally lower than the Pasco District and the state of Florida averages. These trends suggest that Pasco High School may face unique challenges that are not shared by its neighboring schools, and addressing the root causes of these issues could be a key focus area for the school and district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 36850 State Road 52
       Dade City, FL  33525


(352) 524-5500

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
584th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,759 Help


Feeder schools for Pasco High School:

Elementary:    Lacoochee Elementary School
    Pasco Elementary School
    Rodney B. Cox Elementary School
    San Antonio Elementary School
Middle:    Centennial Middle School
    Pasco Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  1,639

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.3%
Hispanic:
41.2%
African American:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pasco High School ranks worse than 72.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 13th among 18 ranked high schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.35. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pasco High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (41.2%), African American (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pasco High School is 22.4. 15 high schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Pasco High School employs 73 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pasco High School is $7,759, which is the 11th highest among 18 high schools in the Pasco School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pasco High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pasco High School 584th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pasco High School in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pasco High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.00 221st 484 54.3%
2005 47.06 289th 487 40.7%
2006 58.35 206th 477 56.8%
2007 51.63 284th 563 49.6%
2008 54.53 275th 577 52.3%
2009 54.57 294th 587 49.9%
2010 57.27 291st 620 53.1%
2011 62.92 233rd 622 62.5%
2012 42.10 310th 606 48.8%
2013 44.00 341st 648 47.4%
2014 43.11 382nd 687 44.4%
2016 52.72 256th 693 63.1%
2017 51.52 265th 714 62.9%
2018 42.10 356th 716 50.3%
2019 39.28 398th 734 45.8%
2021 40.54 362nd 746 51.5%
2022 32.02 475th 774 38.6%
2023 29.35 506th 792 36.1%
2024 25.35 584th 807 27.6%
See the entire list of Florida High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Pasco High School Test Scores
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by a student
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Open Quote I started late in the school year and had trouble getting testing dates for the end of the school year, I'm not a fan of the math programs at all, they are now supposed to show you one problem and answer with it and you figure out the rest so I do have some struggles in the math part. Otherwise this school is big on the electives and the counselors are right there to help you to graduate on time. I do like this school but two things make me dislike the school at the same time. I was a little behind due to me not working in my freshman year and the counselor was right there to help me figure out everything so far! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pasco High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1017 209 4 103 0 n/a n/a 0 1333
1989 971 215 6 103 0 n/a n/a 0 1295
1990 925 213 2 113 1 n/a n/a 0 1254
1991 949 229 5 146 1 n/a n/a 0 1330
1992 909 232 5 162 3 n/a n/a 0 1311
1993 879 232 6 155 1 n/a n/a 0 1273
1994 864 245 4 165 2 n/a n/a 0 1280
1995 870 212 6 169 4 n/a n/a 0 1261
1996 870 212 6 169 4 n/a n/a 0 1261
1997 923 217 9 166 2 n/a n/a 0 1317
1998 911 215 5 206 1 n/a n/a 0 1338
1999 935 227 9 238 2 n/a n/a 0 1411
2000 884 170 6 199 5 n/a n/a 0 1264
2001 863 175 6 209 5 n/a n/a 0 1258
2002 871 169 9 230 4 n/a n/a 0 1283
2003 871 169 9 230 4 n/a n/a 0 1283
2004 883 168 9 233 2 n/a n/a 0 1295
2005 873 157 9 251 4 n/a n/a 0 1294
2006 880 194 7 268 3 n/a n/a 0 1352
2007 869 167 6 272 2 n/a n/a 13 1329
2008 861 153 5 277 1 n/a n/a 19 1316
2009 845 145 5 283 0 n/a n/a 23 1301
2010 800 135 6 320 3 n/a n/a 33 1297
2011 798 123 3 332 4 1 51 0 1312
2012 782 157 3 402 2 1 57 0 1404
2013 790 165 5 447 4 2 55 0 1468
2014 816 152 3 453 4 1 54 0 1483
2015 859 166 15 494 7 3 51 0 1595
2016 931 197 18 561 10 3 48 0 1768
2017 906 173 19 614 7 1 61 0 1781
2018 925 175 17 641 6 1 55 0 1820
2019 835 177 18 662 4 0 50 0 1746
2020 798 162 25 719 4 2 49 0 1759
2021 765 169 23 705 4 3 51 0 1720
2022 731 162 27 694 4 4 48 0 1670
2023 709 183 24 675 1 3 44 0 1639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pasco High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1333 77.0 17.3 55
1989 1295 77.0 16.8 30.3
1990 1254 76.0 16.5 33.5
1991 1330 78.0 17.0 38.7
1992 1311 79.0 16.5 30.7
1993 1273 70.0 18.2 33.4
1994 1280 70.0 18.3 35.2
1995 1261 71.0 17.8 35.1
1996 1261 71.0 17.8 35.1
1997 1317 70.0 18.8 32.6
1998 1338 72.0 18.6 37.1
1999 1411 75.0 18.8 43.7
2000 1264 69.0 18.3 46.8
2001 1258 67.0 18.8 48.6
2002 1283 72.0 17.8 49
2003 1283 72.0 17.8 49
2004 1295 74.0 17.5 49.7
2005 1294 74.0 17.5 51.9
2006 1352 78.0 17.3 50.7
2007 1329 82.0 16.2 47.7
2008 1316 86.5 15.2 50.2
2009 1301 91.7 15.4 53.1
2010 1297 75.0 17.2 57.1
2011 1312 77.8 16.8 55.3
2012 1404 79.8 17.5 60.8
2013 1468 86.0 17.0 61.2
2014 1483 89.0 16.6 64.1
2015 1595 93.0 17.1 62.4
2016 1768 107.0 16.5 63.2
2017 1781 110.0 16.1 60.2
2018 1820 99.0 18.3 67.5
2019 1746 83.6 20.8 59.6
2020 1759 83.0 21.1 61.4
2021 1720 84.0 20.4 57
2022 1670 76.4 21.8 62.5
2023 1639 73.0 22.4 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pasco High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1333 77.0 17.3 55
1989 1295 77.0 16.8 30.3
1990 1254 76.0 16.5 33.5
1991 1330 78.0 17.0 38.7
1992 1311 79.0 16.5 30.7
1993 1273 70.0 18.2 33.4
1994 1280 70.0 18.3 35.2
1995 1261 71.0 17.8 35.1
1996 1261 71.0 17.8 35.1
1997 1317 70.0 18.8 32.6
1998 1338 72.0 18.6 37.1
1999 1411 75.0 18.8 43.7
2000 1264 69.0 18.3 46.8
2001 1258 67.0 18.8 48.6
2002 1283 72.0 17.8 49
2003 1283 72.0 17.8 49
2004 1295 74.0 17.5 49.7
2005 1294 74.0 17.5 51.9
2006 1352 78.0 17.3 50.7
2007 1329 82.0 16.2 47.7
2008 1316 86.5 15.2 50.2
2009 1301 91.7 15.4 53.1
2010 1297 75.0 17.2 57.1
2011 1312 77.8 16.8 55.3
2012 1404 79.8 17.5 60.8
2013 1468 86.0 17.0 61.2
2014 1483 89.0 16.6 64.1
2015 1595 93.0 17.1 62.4
2016 1768 107.0 16.5 63.2
2017 1781 110.0 16.1 60.2
2018 1820 99.0 18.3 67.5
2019 1746 83.6 20.8 59.6
2020 1759 83.0 21.1 61.4
2021 1720 84.0 20.4 57
2022 1670 76.4 21.8 62.5
2023 1639 73.0 22.4 65.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pasco High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $338 (5.2%) $6,219 (94.8%) $6,557
2019 $507 (7.2%) $6,537 (92.8%) $7,043
2020 $622 (8.9%) $6,351 (91.1%) $6,973
2021 $794 (10.5%) $6,794 (89.5%) $7,587
2022 $1,012 (13.7%) $6,388 (86.3%) $7,400
2023 $1,166 (15.0%) $6,592 (85.0%) $7,759

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pasco High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 398th of 734 High schoolsRanks 506th of 792 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco High School)4943
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5753
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco High School)4834
 14%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)5348
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pasco High School)5654
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Pasco)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Pasco High School)6453
 11%
   End of Course US History (Pasco)6965
 4%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco High School)3121
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)6054
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Pasco High School)5847
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Pasco)6362
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17461639
 6.1%
African American177183
 3.4%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1824
 33.3%
Hispanic662675
 2%
Pacific Islander03
White835709
 15.1%
Two or More Races5044
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%65.6%
 6.1%


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Pasco High School ranks 584th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Pasco High School are 43% White, 41% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,639 students attended Pasco High School.


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