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Dunedin High School

High School · Pinellas · Dunedin, FL

A Pinellas high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1651 PINEHURST RD, Dunedin, FL 34698

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 56% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation38.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism40.7%

Students at Dunedin High School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
47%
2013
ELA
49%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
45%
2024
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dunedin High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunedin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,323

Median home value

$335,800

Median rent

$1,571/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34698; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
38.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Service Learning School Inc.Private · tuition3.8privateK–121.8 mi52Compare →
Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–91.9 mi65Compare →
Enterprise Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.89–122.2 mi357Compare →
Genesis Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–112.3 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#111 of 148
District spending per student
$12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunedin High School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunedin High School

Dunedin High School is a public high school in Dunedin, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 1,190 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,041 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunedin High School

What grades does Dunedin High School serve?

Dunedin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dunedin High School?

Dunedin High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,190 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunedin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunedin High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunedin High School rank in FL?

Dunedin High School ranks #2,041 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Dunedin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunedin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dunedin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunedin High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dunedin High School a charter school?

No, Dunedin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunedin High School a Title I school?

No, Dunedin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunedin High School?

44.9% of students at Dunedin High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,190
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.7%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 34698)
37,817
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
58.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34698; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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