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Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks 220 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

220^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 74% of Florida high schools

Summary

Wiregrass Ranch High School in Wesley Chapel, FL, is a large public high school serving 2,218 students in grades 9-12 within the Pasco County School District, and it has earned a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade, placing it in the top 25% of Florida high schools. The school stands out for its exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 71% of 10th graders and 70% of 9th graders meeting standards in the 2025-2026 school year, significantly outperforming nearby schools like Freedom High School (53% and 52%) and Wharton High School (53% and 52%) in the Hillsborough district. This strong focus on literacy is a key advantage for families prioritizing reading and writing skills.

Wiregrass Ranch also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 26.8%, which is well below the state average of 31.4% and much lower than neighboring schools like Wesley Chapel High School (34.1%) and Cypress Creek High School (32.5%). This indicates strong student engagement and a supportive environment, which directly contributes to its high graduation rate of 97.1%. The school achieves these results with efficient spending of $8,258 per student, lower than many peers, suggesting it makes the most of its resources. However, it faces rising competition from the newer Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, which has a higher state ranking (83rd percentile) and outperforms Wiregrass Ranch in some test areas, such as 10th-grade ELA (78% vs. 71%).

While Wiregrass Ranch has seen a slight decline in its state ranking from 100th in 2019 to 220th recently, its test scores remain strong, and this trend may reflect other schools improving rather than a drop in quality. The school serves a relatively affluent community, with only 15.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, which is lower than Zephyrhills High School (26th percentile) and other local schools. Overall, Wiregrass Ranch offers a stable, high-performing option for families, with a proven track record in academics and student well-being, though it must continue to innovate to maintain its edge against new competitors in the area.

2,218

Students ?

24.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,258

Per pupil spending ?

16%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2909 Mansfield Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

(813) 346-6000

District: Pasco

Feeder schools for Wiregrass Ranch High School:

Elementary:	Sand Pine Elementary School
	Wiregrass Elementary School
Middle:	Dr. John Long Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

28.5%

Asian:

12.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

220^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 20High 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	220 of 838	73.7%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	208 of 844	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	64.0	181 of 807	77.6%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	163 of 792	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	139 of 774	82.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.3	119 of 746	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	72.0	100 of 734	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	71.7	111 of 716	84.5%	★★★★☆
2017	63.6	152 of 714	78.7%	★★★★☆
2016	68.8	120 of 693	82.7%	★★★★☆
2014	74.6	119 of 687	82.7%	★★★★☆
2013	68.0	143 of 648	77.9%	★★★★☆
2012	62.2	144 of 606	76.2%	★★★★☆
2011	69.9	178 of 622	71.4%	★★★★☆
2010	71.2	166 of 620	73.2%	★★★★☆
2009	70.2	155 of 587	73.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History76%~ state avg

Biology 175%~ state avg

English Language Arts70%+10 vs state

Geometry65%+9 vs state

Algebra 162%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wiregrass Ranch High School	Public	9-12	2909 Mansfield Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-6000	2,218	89	24.8	16.0%	926 (41.7%)	241 (10.9%)	633 (28.5%)	268 (12.1%)	5 (0.2%)	12 (0.5%)	133 (6.0%)	60.3	220^th of 838 public high schools	73.7%		61.2	208^th of 844 public high schools	75.4%	12	70.0	71.0	62.0	65.0	75.0	76.0	$8,258	$550	$7,709
Wharton High School	Public	9-12	20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4710	2,130	90	23.7	40.5%	543 (25.5%)	673 (31.6%)	654 (30.7%)	127 (6.0%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	126 (5.9%)	41.9	446^th of 838 public high schools	46.8%		37	499^th of 844 public high schools	40.9%	53	52.0	53.0	31.0	54.0	75.0	75.0	$9,230	$889	$8,342
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	33347 State Road 54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 355-0002	82	2	41.0	36.6%	17 (20.7%)	7 (8.5%)	51 (62.2%)	2 (2.4%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.7%)	68.3	155^th of 838 public high schools	81.5%		58.2	232^nd of 844 public high schools	72.5%	77	87.0	90.0	52.0	54.0	83.0	86.0	$10,536	$00	$10,536
Wesley Chapel High School	Public	9-12	30651 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-8700	1,928	94	20.5	25.6%	699 (36.3%)	346 (17.9%)	649 (33.7%)	94 (4.9%)	3 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	129 (6.7%)	53.1	300^th of 838 public high schools	64.2%		46.1	383^rd of 844 public high schools	54.6%	83	64.0	65.0	44.0	54.0	77.0	76.0	$8,576	$552	$8,024
Freedom High School	Public	9-12	17410 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 558-1185	1,869	84	22.3	47.7%	383 (20.5%)	478 (25.6%)	839 (44.9%)	75 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (5.0%)	30.9	573^rd of 838 public high schools	31.6%		26.9	618^th of 844 public high schools	26.8%	45	45.0	51.0	24.0	39.0	62.0	65.0	$9,720	$1,083	$8,637
Cypress Creek High School	Public	9-12	8701 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4400	2,006	90	22.3	20.8%	941 (46.9%)	215 (10.7%)	656 (32.7%)	74 (3.7%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	112 (5.6%)	51.9	312^th of 838 public high schools	62.8%		52.1	306^th of 844 public high schools	63.7%	6	68.0	67.0	52.0	51.0	75.0	67.0	$7,852	$425	$7,426
Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation	Public	9-12	32555 Innovation Dr	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 346-2300	1,008	46	21.8	23.3%	491 (48.7%)	79 (7.8%)	346 (34.3%)	39 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.1%)	69.5	141^st of 838 public high schools	83.2%		74.2	118^th of 844 public high schools	86.0%	23	77.0	78.0	53.0	66.0	81.0	88.0	$9,352	$214	$9,139
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	28534 State Road 52	San Antonio	33576	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 588-5900	29	3	9.6	10.3%	14 (48.3%)	7 (24.1%)	7 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Zephyrhills High School	Public	9-12	6335 12th St	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6100	1,656	79	21.0	45.8%	755 (45.6%)	263 (15.9%)	517 (31.2%)	15 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	101 (6.1%)	26.2	621^st of 838 public high schools	25.9%		18.8	671^st of 844 public high schools	20.5%	50	39.0	43.0	37.0	42.0	54.0	66.0	$8,479	$618	$7,860
Dr Kiran C Patel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 694-7667	639	24	26.6	7.2%	197 (30.8%)	118 (18.5%)	175 (27.4%)	103 (16.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.6%)	80.5	64^th of 838 public high schools	92.4%		80.2	75^th of 844 public high schools	91.1%	11	85.0	90.0	70.0	80.0	92.0	93.0	$8,159	$25	$8,134

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiregrass Ranch High School

How many students attend Wiregrass Ranch High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,218 students attended Wiregrass Ranch High School.

What district is Wiregrass Ranch High School in?

Pasco

What schools feed into Wiregrass Ranch High School?

Wiregrass Ranch High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sand Pine Elementary School
Elementary : Wiregrass Elementary School
Middle : Dr. John Long Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Wiregrass Ranch High School?

Students at Wiregrass Ranch High School are 42% White, 29% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Wiregrass Ranch High School a good school?

Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks 220^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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