Summary:
In zip code 34691, there is one high school, Anclote High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Holiday, Florida, within the Pasco County school district.
Anclote High School presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school boasts a very high graduation rate of 97.8%, exceeding both the district and state averages. It also shows a notable strength in US History, with a 73% proficiency rate that outperforms the district and state. However, the school faces significant challenges. Its state ranking has been declining, dropping from the 34th percentile to the 29th percentile over three years, and its star rating fell to 1 star. The most critical issue is a chronic absenteeism rate of 50.5%, meaning more than half of the students are missing substantial school time—a rate nearly double the district average. Additionally, math proficiency is very low, with only 22% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 32% in Geometry, far below state averages. The school serves a majority low-income population, with over 52% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Key takeaways for parents include a stark contrast between the high graduation rate and low academic proficiency in core subjects like math, suggesting the school may prioritize moving students to graduation over ensuring mastery. The extremely high chronic absenteeism is a systemic crisis that likely drives the low test scores and declining ranking. While the school excels in US History, math is a major area of weakness. Overall, Anclote High School is a low-performing school within a mid-to-low-performing district, and its downward trajectory in state rankings and test scores indicates it is not currently improving.
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