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East Lake High School

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East Lake High School ranks 106 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 87% of Florida high schools

Summary

East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, FL, is a large, high-performing public school serving nearly 2,000 students in grades 9-12 within the Pinellas County School District, and it consistently delivers exceptional academic results that far exceed state averages.

This school is a top-tier performer, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state in nearly every subject. For example, 88% of students are proficient in Biology and 89% in US History, compared to state averages of 74%. English Language Arts scores are also outstanding, with 78% proficiency in both 9th and 10th grade—a 17-18 point lead over the state. The graduation rate is near-perfect at 99%, and chronic absenteeism is low at 24.6%, indicating strong student engagement. While the school has a low rate of economic disadvantage (19% free/reduced lunch), its academic success is consistent and well-established. Interestingly, East Lake is an academic peer to Palm Harbor University High, with both schools showing near-identical graduation rates and test scores, though East Lake has a slight edge in US History and Biology. Just 2.7 miles away, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas is a small magnet school with even higher scores, but East Lake remains a top choice for a comprehensive, high-quality education.

One interesting data point is the dramatic improvement in Algebra 1 scores, which jumped from 32% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 67% in the most recent year, suggesting a successful curriculum change. Overall, East Lake’s consistent 4-star rating over the past decade, combined with its efficient operations and strong teaching staff, makes it a standout school in the region. For parents seeking a reliable, high-achieving environment, East Lake High School is an excellent option.

1,980

Students ?

20.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,411

Per pupil spending ?

19%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1300 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

(727) 942-5419

District: Pinellas

Feeder schools for East Lake High School:

Elementary:	Brooker Creek Elementary School
	Cypress Woods Elementary School
	Forest Lakes Elementary School
	Oldsmar Elementary School
Middle:	Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (80% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

106^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 26High Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas 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	74.8	106 of 838	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	70.9	139 of 844	83.5%	★★★★☆
2024	72.0	123 of 807	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	114 of 792	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	105 of 774	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	146 of 746	80.4%	★★★★☆
2019	68.3	131 of 734	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	71.7	113 of 716	84.2%	★★★★☆
2017	76.9	71 of 714	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	67.8	124 of 693	82.1%	★★★★☆
2014	72.3	132 of 687	80.8%	★★★★☆
2013	65.9	155 of 648	76.1%	★★★★☆
2012	63.5	135 of 606	77.7%	★★★★☆
2011	87.1	62 of 622	90.0%	★★★★★
2010	88.6	42 of 620	93.2%	★★★★★
2009	85.6	66 of 587	88.8%	★★★★☆
2008	84.8	66 of 577	88.6%	★★★★☆
2007	83.8	70 of 563	87.6%	★★★★☆
2006	84.9	53 of 477	88.9%	★★★★☆
2005	86.8	48 of 487	90.1%	★★★★★
2004	87.8	45 of 484	90.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History89%+15 vs state

Biology 188%+14 vs state

English Language Arts78%+18 vs state

Geometry71%+15 vs state

Algebra 167%+4 vs state

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by a student
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

I went to this school, my neighbor's daughter is enrolled and my daughter will be attending and I love East Lake and their teachers. Close Quote

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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
East Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	1,980	95	20.8	19.0%	1,394 (70.4%)	86 (4.3%)	337 (17.0%)	69 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	91 (4.6%)	74.8	106^th of 838 public high schools	87.4%		70.9	139^th of 844 public high schools	83.5%	33	78.0	78.0	67.0	71.0	88.0	89.0	$9,411	$373	$9,038
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas	Public, Charter	10-12	600 Klosterman Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 341-3521	223	5	44.6	24.7%	164 (73.5%)	5 (2.2%)	38 (17.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	93.2	5^th of 838 public high schools	99.4%		94.2	4^th of 844 public high schools	99.5%	1		97.0		100.0		98.0	$7,956	$208	$7,748
Palm Harbor University High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1900 Omaha St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 669-1131	2,413	114	21.1	21.6%	1,798 (74.5%)	42 (1.7%)	329 (13.6%)	144 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.2%)	94 (3.9%)	75	103^rd of 838 public high schools	87.7%		75.1	113^th of 844 public high schools	86.6%	10	81.0	77.0	62.0	72.0	88.0	84.0	$9,037	$256	$8,780
Tarpon Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1411 Gulf Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-4900	1,111	50	22.2	38.3%	685 (61.7%)	111 (10.0%)	233 (21.0%)	17 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.7%)	53.3	297^th of 838 public high schools	64.6%		54.2	281^st of 844 public high schools	66.7%	16	65.0	66.0	45.0	45.0	78.0	77.0	$10,110	$434	$9,676
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
Anclote High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1540 Sweetbriar Dr	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3000	1,150	54	21.1	53.0%	555 (48.3%)	134 (11.7%)	351 (30.5%)	25 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.0%)	29	596^th of 838 public high schools	28.9%		32.9	551^st of 844 public high schools	34.7%	45	45.0	41.0	22.0	32.0	64.0	70.0	$10,196	$774	$9,422
Countryside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 State Road 580	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 725-7956	1,396	70	19.9	32.0%	745 (53.4%)	153 (11.0%)	397 (28.4%)	32 (2.3%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	64 (4.6%)	56.3	270^th of 838 public high schools	67.8%		51	321^st of 844 public high schools	62.0%	51	67.0	65.0	47.0	48.0	85.0	75.0	$10,304	$448	$9,856
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
Sickles High School	Public	9-12	7950 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4742	2,398	92	26.0	22.6%	958 (39.9%)	105 (4.4%)	1,014 (42.3%)	181 (7.5%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	134 (5.6%)	69.3	142^nd of 838 public high schools	83.1%		66.1	177^th of 844 public high schools	79.0%	35	74.0	75.0	56.0	74.0	83.0	81.0	$8,630	$719	$7,910
Dunedin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1651 Pinehurst Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4100	1,221	57	21.4	35.0%	672 (55.0%)	116 (9.5%)	342 (28.0%)	18 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.6%)	54 (4.4%)	56.9	258^th of 838 public high schools	69.2%		53.7	286^th of 844 public high schools	66.1%	28	69.0	65.0	40.0	65.0	76.0	80.0	$9,594	$559	$9,035

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake High School

What schools feed into East Lake High School?

East Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brooker Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Cypress Woods Elementary School
Elementary : Forest Lakes Elementary School
Elementary : Oldsmar Elementary School
Middle : Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

What is the racial makeup of East Lake High School?

Students at East Lake High School are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

How many students attend East Lake High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,980 students attended East Lake High School.

Is East Lake High School a good school?

East Lake High School ranks 106^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is East Lake High School in?

Pinellas

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