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Wendell Krinn Technical High School

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Wendell Krinn Technical High School ranks 171 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

171^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 80% of Florida high schools

Summary

Wendell Krinn Technical High School in New Port Richey, FL, is a specialized public high school serving 765 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Pasco school district, and it stands out as a top performer in the region.

This school delivers exceptional academic results that far exceed those of nearby schools. In the 2025-2026 school year, Wendell Krinn achieved a remarkable 97% proficiency in U.S. History and 90% in Biology 1, significantly outpacing even high-performing neighbors like James W. Mitchell High School (84% and 80%, respectively). The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for the past two years, a feat unmatched by many local schools such as Fivay High School (89.1%) and Gulf High School (92.4%). Additionally, its chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9% is dramatically lower than that of nearby schools like Anclote High School (50.5%) and Fivay (58.0%), indicating a highly engaged student body. While the school excels in most subjects, Algebra 1 proficiency (50%) is an area for improvement, falling below the district average of 62%.

The school’s technical curriculum appears to be a powerful driver of its success, with hands-on learning boosting engagement and mastery in science and history. Despite a moderate free/reduced lunch rate of 37.5%, Wendell Krinn outperforms schools with lower poverty rates, such as River Ridge High School (26.5% poverty), which has significantly lower test scores. This suggests the school’s model is highly effective at overcoming socioeconomic barriers. For parents seeking a school with a strong focus on applied learning, stellar graduation rates, and top-tier academic performance, Wendell Krinn Technical High School is a standout choice in the region.

765

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,855

Per pupil spending ?

37.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7650 Orchid Lake Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34653

(727) 774-3900

District: Pasco

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

25.4%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2021 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2021

!Algebra 1 scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

171^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 5 pts since 2021

From top 15% (2021) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^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	66.9	171 of 838	79.6%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	183 of 844	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.6	81 of 807	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	74.6	104 of 792	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.4	89 of 774	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.0	112 of 746	85.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History97%+23 vs state

Biology 190%+16 vs state

English Language Arts75%+15 vs state

Geometry53%-3 vs state

Algebra 150%-13 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
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%)	66.9	171^st of 838 public high schools	79.6%		65	183^rd of 844 public high schools	78.3%	12				75.0	75.0					50.0	53.0	90.0	97.0		$11,855	$486	$11,369
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)
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)
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
Gulf High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5085 Madison St	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-3300	1,518	81	18.6	54.7%	756 (49.8%)	151 (9.9%)	453 (29.8%)	48 (3.2%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	104 (6.9%)	28.5	605^th of 838 public high schools	27.8%		25.2	631^st of 844 public high schools	25.2%	26				41.0	46.0					30.0	54.0	55.0	64.0		$10,707	$1,373	$9,334
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
Fivay High School	Public	8-12	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%)	29.6	587^th of 838 public high schools	30.0%		21.7	655^th of 844 public high schools	22.4%	68				49.0	48.0					21.0	41.0	61.0	63.0		$9,748	$1,018	$8,729
James W. Mitchell High School	Public	9-12	2323 Little Rd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-9200	2,201	102	21.6	21.1%	1,496 (68.0%)	81 (3.7%)	392 (17.8%)	120 (5.5%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	101 (4.6%)	64.1	190^th of 838 public high schools	77.3%		59.4	225^th of 844 public high schools	73.3%	35				75.0	69.0					58.0	61.0	80.0	84.0		$9,054	$542	$8,513
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%)	1.2	825^th of 838 public high schools	1.6%		5.5	739^th of 844 public high schools	12.4%	86	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
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%)	31.8	567^th of 838 public high schools	32.3%		35.7	516^th of 844 public high schools	38.9%	51				45.0	47.0					28.0	40.0	64.0	70.0		$9,827	$1,160	$8,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Wendell Krinn Technical High School

What district is Wendell Krinn Technical High School in?

Pasco

Is Wendell Krinn Technical High School a good school?

Wendell Krinn Technical High School ranks 171^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wendell Krinn Technical High School?

Students at Wendell Krinn Technical High School are 65% White, 25% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Wendell Krinn Technical High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 765 students attended Wendell Krinn Technical High School.

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