Summary:
Zip code 34638 in Land O' Lakes, Florida, is home to four high schools serving approximately 6,137 students, all part of the Pasco County school district, offering a mix of traditional public schools, a virtual franchise, and an academy-style option.
Angeline Academy Of Innovation stands out as the top performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide. It boasts the highest academic proficiency across nearly all subjects, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (11.0%), and the highest spending per student ($9,260). In contrast, Sunlake High School is a strong, consistent 4-star school with a 97.5% graduation rate and solid results in Geometry and Biology. Land O' Lakes High School is a solid mid-tier option, showing improvement in its state ranking over three years and achieving the highest graduation rate (98.1%), though its Algebra 1 proficiency lags behind district and state averages. Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise presents a paradox: it has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate (0.3%) and a high graduation rate (95.7%), but its academic proficiency scores are the weakest among the four schools, and its state ranking has been declining.
A key takeaway is that Algebra 1 proficiency is a universal challenge across all schools, even for the top-performing Angeline Academy. Additionally, resource allocation varies notably, with spending per student ranging from $7,909 at Sunlake High School to $9,260 at Angeline Academy, which also has the lowest student-teacher ratio. For parents, this area offers a clear hierarchy: Angeline Academy for top-tier academics, Sunlake and Land O' Lakes for solid traditional options, and Pasco Eschool for a flexible virtual model that excels at keeping students on track to graduate.
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