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Hudson High School

Q: Is Hudson High School a good school?

Hudson High School ranks 564 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-12

564^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 33% of Florida high schools

Summary

Hudson High School in Hudson, FL, serves 1,497 students in grades 6 through 12 and is part of the Pasco district, a mid-sized school in a community where nearly half of students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The most striking feature of Hudson High is its paradox: a phenomenal 99.7% graduation rate, far exceeding the state average, yet academic proficiency in core subjects like Algebra 1 (28%) and 10th-grade ELA (47%) lags well behind state averages. This gap is a key differentiator from nearby schools like Angeline Academy Of Innovation, which boasts 87% ELA proficiency and a 97% graduation rate, or Wendell Krinn Technical High School with 75% ELA proficiency and a 100% graduation rate. A major factor is chronic absenteeism: 40.5% of Hudson students are chronically absent, dramatically higher than the district average of 29.2% and far above Angeline Academy's 11.0% or Wendell Krinn's 20.9%. This disengagement is likely a primary driver of low test scores, even as the school appears effective at ensuring students complete graduation requirements.

On a positive note, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch has declined from 66% in 2022-2023 to 48.3% in 2024-2025, suggesting a shifting demographic that could support future improvement. There are also slight upward trends in some test scores, such as Biology 1 proficiency rising from 53% to 64% over the same period. However, Hudson remains a low-performing school compared to peers like River Ridge High School, which meets or exceeds state averages in subjects like Geometry (60% vs. Hudson's 40%). The school's per-student spending ($9,827) is comparable to others in the area, indicating that challenges are more about addressing attendance and engagement than funding. For parents, the key takeaway is that while Hudson excels at graduating students, it struggles to ensure they are proficient in core academics, making it essential to investigate how the school supports student learning and attendance.

1,497

Students ?

21.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,827

Per pupil spending ?

48.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

14410 Cobra Way
Hudson, FL 34669

(727) 774-4200

District: Pasco

Feeder schools for Hudson High School:

Elementary:	Hudson Primary Academy
	Shady Hills Elementary School
Middle:	Crews Lake Middle School.

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.9%

Hispanic:

20.0%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (50% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (40% vs 29% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

564^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 19High Schools in the Pasco

37^th of 70Pasco among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	32.1	564 of 841	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.7	516 of 844	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.9	492 of 807	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.4	487 of 792	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.0	426 of 774	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.0	358 of 746	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	373 of 734	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.0	304 of 716	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.4	427 of 714	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.7	341 of 693	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	50.7	323 of 687	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.2	332 of 648	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.5	262 of 606	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.2	343 of 622	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.3	348 of 620	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.3	344 of 587	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.4	305 of 577	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.6	296 of 563	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.9	242 of 477	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	45.8	296 of 487	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	64.4	171 of 484	64.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History70%-4 vs state

Biology 164%-10 vs state

English Language Arts46%-15 vs state

Geometry40%-16 vs state

Algebra 128%-35 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, January 26, 2018

This school doesnt help children very well at all with children that have learning disabilities. My daughter is a freshman and wants to leave there so bad, plus if you are in the small minority things get really hard for you there. No wonder the school is going down hill. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hudson High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	14410 Cobra Way	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-4200	1,497	71	21.2	48.3%	1,016 (67.9%)	76 (5.1%)	299 (20.0%)	20 (1.3%)	11 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (4.9%)	32.1	564^th of 841 public high schools	32.9%		35.7	516^th of 844 public high schools	38.9%	48				45.0	47.0					28.0	40.0	64.0	70.0		$9,827	$1,160	$8,667
Fivay High School	Public	9-12	12115 Chicago Ave	Hudson	34669	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 246-4000	1,554	82	18.9	59.8%	730 (47.0%)	191 (12.3%)	504 (32.4%)	12 (0.8%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	110 (7.1%)	29.9	584^th of 841 public high schools	30.6%		21.7	655^th of 844 public high schools	22.4%	71				49.0	48.0					21.0	41.0	61.0	63.0		$9,748	$1,018	$8,729
West Pasco Education Academy	Public	6-12	7229 Hudson Ave	Hudson	34667	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-0002	104	23	4.5	77.9%	46 (44.2%)	29 (27.9%)	19 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.7%)	1.3	827^th of 841 public high schools	1.7%		5.5	739^th of 844 public high schools	12.4%	88	9.0	5.0	6.0	3.0		3.0	5.0	3.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	9.0	27.0	32.0	$67,409	$2,280	$65,129
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	11646 Town Center Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-7200	1,798	79	22.6	26.5%	1,281 (71.2%)	60 (3.3%)	303 (16.9%)	53 (2.9%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (5.4%)	54	287^th of 841 public high schools	65.9%		49.4	343^rd of 844 public high schools	59.4%	56				63.0	58.0					44.0	60.0	79.0	78.0		$9,596	$358	$9,237
Wendell Krinn Technical High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7650 Orchid Lake Rd	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-3900	765	35	21.8	37.5%	498 (65.1%)	25 (3.3%)	194 (25.4%)	14 (1.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)	67	170^th of 841 public high schools	79.8%		65	183^rd of 844 public high schools	78.3%	13				75.0	75.0					50.0	53.0	90.0	97.0		$11,855	$486	$11,369
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	7619 Little Road	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 849-1901	55	7	7.8	32.7%	34 (61.8%)	5 (9.1%)	10 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.9%)								(n/a)															$11,720	$135	$11,584
Marchman Technical College	Public	9-12	7825 Campus Dr	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-1700	2	10	.2	—	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Marchman Technical College High School	Public	9-12	7825 Campus Dr	New Port Richey	34653	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-1700	0	0		—	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	8916 Angeline School Way	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 346-1900	610	0		—	405 (66.4%)	32 (5.2%)	115 (18.9%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	47.2	378^th of 841 public high schools	55.1%		50	335^th of 844 public high schools	60.3%	43	82.0	60.0	75.0	70.0	60.0	51.0	40.0	67.0	63.0	54.0	35.0	70.0	77.0	67.0	$8,554	$137	$8,417
Angeline Academy Of Innovation	Public	6-12	8916 Angeline School Way	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 346-2500	1,088	51	21.4	13.6%	616 (56.6%)	61 (5.6%)	244 (22.4%)	115 (10.6%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	45 (4.1%)	79.8	69^th of 841 public high schools	91.8%		82.4	59^th of 844 public high schools	93.0%	10	81.0	77.0	81.0	85.0	87.0	73.0	54.0	85.0	65.0	83.0	82.0	90.0	97.0	89.0	$9,260	$437	$8,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Hudson High School

What is the racial makeup of Hudson High School?

Students at Hudson High School are 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Hudson High School?

Hudson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hudson Primary Academy
Elementary : Shady Hills Elementary School
Middle : Crews Lake Middle School.

How many students attend Hudson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,497 students attended Hudson High School.

What district is Hudson High School in?

Pasco

Is Hudson High School a good school?

Hudson High School ranks 564^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 attendance dataAug 18, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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