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Sunlake High School

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Sunlake High School ranks 172 nd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 79% of Florida high schools

Summary

Sunlake High School in Land O' Lakes, FL, is a large public school serving 2,206 students in grades 9-12 within the Pasco County school district. The school has built a strong and consistent academic reputation, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for ten consecutive years and ranking in the top 21% of Florida high schools (172 out of 838). With a graduation rate of 97.5%—well above both district and state averages—and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7% (compared to the state average of 31.4%), Sunlake demonstrates a culture of student engagement and attendance that sets it apart from many nearby schools.

Sunlake excels in core subjects, particularly in Biology 1 (84% proficiency) and US History (86% proficiency), both of which are 10-11 points higher than the state average. It significantly outperforms its closest Pasco County neighbor, Land O' Lakes High School, in Geometry (68% vs. 57%) and 9th Grade ELA (71% vs. 61%). However, the school has a notable weak spot in Algebra 1, where only 59% of students are proficient—below both the district (62%) and state (63%) averages. This "Algebra 1 anomaly" is a consistent trend and suggests an area for potential focus. The most direct academic competitor in the area is Angeline Academy of Innovation, a magnet-style school that outperforms Sunlake in every subject, though Sunlake remains a strong, high-performing comprehensive option for families.

Sunlake operates with notable efficiency, spending just $7,909 per student—the lowest among comparable high schools in the area—while achieving results on par with or better than schools that spend significantly more, such as River Ridge High School ($9,596) and Freedom High School ($9,720). Families considering Sunlake should also note that just across the county line, Steinbrenner High School (in Hillsborough County) edges out Sunlake in most subjects, particularly in 10th Grade ELA (80% vs. 69%) and Biology (94% vs. 84%). Overall, Sunlake offers a solid, consistent education with strong science and history programs, low absenteeism, and efficient spending—making it a reliable choice for families in the Land O' Lakes area.

2,206

Students ?

23.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,909

Per pupil spending ?

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3023 Sunlake Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

(813) 346-1000

District: Pasco

Feeder schools for Sunlake High School:

Elementary:	Bexley Elementary School
	Lake Myrtle Elementary School
	Oakstead Elementary School
Middle:	Charles S. Rushe Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Hispanic:

26.8%

African American:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (74% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

172^nd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	172 of 838	79.5%	★★★★☆
2025	67.1	168 of 844	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	161 of 807	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	171 of 792	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	153 of 774	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	135 of 746	81.9%	★★★★☆
2019	67.5	133 of 734	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	122 of 716	83.0%	★★★★☆
2017	62.5	162 of 714	77.3%	★★★★☆
2016	64.2	152 of 693	78.1%	★★★★☆
2014	65.6	175 of 687	74.5%	★★★★☆
2013	63.1	174 of 648	73.1%	★★★★☆
2012	60.4	159 of 606	73.8%	★★★★☆
2011	69.1	187 of 622	69.9%	★★★★☆
2010	67.6	188 of 620	69.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History86%+12 vs state

Biology 184%+10 vs state

English Language Arts70%+10 vs state

Geometry68%+12 vs state

Algebra 159%-4 vs state

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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/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 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
Sunlake High School	Public	9-12	3023 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1000	2,206	93	23.6	15.7%	1,253 (56.8%)	130 (5.9%)	591 (26.8%)	116 (5.3%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	110 (5.0%)	66.7	172^nd of 838 public high schools	79.5%		67.1	168^th of 844 public high schools	80.1%	4				71.0	69.0					59.0	68.0	84.0	86.0		$7,909	$320	$7,588
Steinbrenner High School	Public	9-12	5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 792-5131	2,396	85	28.1	16.1%	1,336 (55.8%)	92 (3.8%)	605 (25.3%)	242 (10.1%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	117 (4.9%)	77.5	86^th of 838 public high schools	89.7%		76.7	99^th of 844 public high schools	88.3%	13				81.0	80.0					52.0	75.0	94.0	88.0		$8,481	$685	$7,795
Land O' Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	20325 Gator Ln	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-9400	2,233	100	22.3	18.4%	1,182 (52.9%)	165 (7.4%)	605 (27.1%)	168 (7.5%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	106 (4.7%)	62	203^rd of 838 public high schools	75.8%		56.7	245^th of 844 public high schools	71.0%	42				71.0	69.0					49.0	57.0	84.0	82.0		$8,422	$380	$8,042
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	379^th of 838 public high schools	54.8%		50	335^th of 844 public high schools	60.3%	44	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%)	79.7	69^th of 838 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
Gaither High School	Public	9-12	16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7340	2,040	86	23.7	35.6%	705 (34.6%)	194 (9.5%)	991 (48.6%)	52 (2.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	93 (4.6%)	52	309^th of 838 public high schools	63.1%		58.6	227^th of 844 public high schools	73.1%	82				53.0	60.0					45.0	63.0	75.0	82.0		$9,159	$819	$8,339
Pasco County Correction Department	Public	6-12	20101 Central Blvd	Land O Lakes	34637	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 524-9000	11	0			3 (27.3%)	5 (45.5%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)								(n/a)
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%)	53.8	287^th of 838 public high schools	65.8%		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
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
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12	Public, Charter	6-12	10308 Cardera Drive	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 896-0002	145	3	48.3	11.7%	28 (19.3%)	4 (2.8%)	101 (69.7%)	7 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	44.4	418^th of 838 public high schools	50.1%		48.7	350^th of 844 public high schools	58.5%	68	80.0					67.0						100.0		62.0	$6,666	$00	$6,666

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunlake High School

Is Sunlake High School a good school?

Sunlake High School ranks 172^nd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Sunlake High School?

Sunlake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bexley Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Myrtle Elementary School
Elementary : Oakstead Elementary School
Middle : Charles S. Rushe Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Sunlake High School?

Students at Sunlake High School are 57% White, 27% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Sunlake High School in?

Pasco

How many students attend Sunlake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,206 students attended Sunlake High School.

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2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

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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