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Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation

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Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation ranks 140 th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

140^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 841 Florida High Schools

Better than 83% of Florida high schools

Summary

Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation in Wesley Chapel, FL, is a relatively new high school serving 1,008 students in grades 9-12 and has quickly established itself as a top performer in the Pasco County district.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic results and near-perfect graduation rate. Kirkland Ranch is ranked 141st out of 838 high schools in Florida, placing it in the top 20% statewide and making it the highest-performing comprehensive high school in its immediate area. Students here outperform both district and state averages in nearly every subject, including ELA, Biology, and US History. The school boasts a remarkable 99.2% graduation rate, far above the state average of 92.2%, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among all standard high schools in the area. While it excels in most areas, Algebra 1 proficiency (53%) is slightly below the state average (63%), suggesting a potential area for targeted support.

When compared to nearby schools, Kirkland Ranch's performance creates a clear hierarchy. It leads the top tier alongside Wiregrass Ranch High School (ranked 220th), followed by solid performers like Cypress Creek High School (312th) and Wesley Chapel High School (300th). The school's "innovation" model appears to be working effectively, as it outperforms the larger Wiregrass Ranch in most academic metrics despite serving a slightly more diverse student body. This success is particularly notable when contrasted with schools in the neighboring Hillsborough County district, such as Freedom High School (32nd percentile) and Wharton High School (47th percentile), highlighting a significant disparity in educational outcomes between the two districts in this region.

1,008

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,352

Per pupil spending ?

23.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

32555 Innovation Dr
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

(813) 346-2300

District: Pasco

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

Hispanic:

34.3%

African American:

7.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2024 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (76% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 10 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg65%

Florida avg64%

140^th of 841

Florida public high schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 4 pts since 2024

From top 13% (2024) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	69.6	140 of 841	83.4%	★★★★☆
2025	74.2	118 of 844	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	106 of 807	86.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History88%+14 vs state

Biology 181%+7 vs state

English Language Arts78%+17 vs state

Geometry66%+10 vs state

Algebra 153%-10 vs state

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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/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 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
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%)	69.6	140^th of 841 public high schools	83.4%		74.2	118^th of 844 public high schools	86.0%	22	77.0	78.0	53.0	66.0	81.0	88.0	$9,352	$214	$9,139
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%)	53.3	300^th of 841 public high schools	64.3%		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
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%)	52.1	312^th of 841 public high schools	62.9%		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
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%)	68.4	154^th of 841 public high schools	81.7%		58.2	232^nd of 844 public high schools	72.5%	78	87.0	90.0	52.0	54.0	83.0	86.0	$10,536	$00	$10,536
Pasco High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	36850 State Road 52	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-5500	1,523	72	21.2	47.8%	599 (39.3%)	161 (10.6%)	673 (44.2%)	20 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	66 (4.3%)	23.8	640^th of 841 public high schools	23.9%		27.2	614^th of 844 public high schools	27.3%	26	40.0	45.0	14.0	32.0	58.0	61.0	$9,489	$784	$8,704
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%)	26.5	620^th of 841 public high schools	26.3%		18.8	671^st of 844 public high schools	20.5%	51	39.0	43.0	37.0	42.0	54.0	66.0	$8,479	$618	$7,860
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%)	60.5	220^th of 841 public high schools	73.8%		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%)	42.2	445^th of 841 public high schools	47.1%		37	499^th of 844 public high schools	40.9%	54	52.0	53.0	31.0	54.0	75.0	75.0	$9,230	$889	$8,342
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%)	31.2	570^th of 841 public high schools	32.2%		26.9	618^th of 844 public high schools	26.8%	48	45.0	51.0	24.0	39.0	62.0	65.0	$9,720	$1,083	$8,637
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%)	62.2	204^th of 841 public high schools	75.7%		56.7	245^th of 844 public high schools	71.0%	41	71.0	69.0	49.0	57.0	84.0	82.0	$8,422	$380	$8,042

Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation

Is Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation a good school?

Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation ranks 140^th of 841 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,008 students attended Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation.

What is the racial makeup of Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation?

Students at Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation are 49% White, 34% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation in?

Pasco

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