Below Average
#2988 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pasco High School
High School · Pasco · Dade City, FL
A high school in Dade City, FL where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
36850 STATE ROAD 52, Dade City, FL 33525
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pasco High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pasco 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,697
Median home value
$228,700
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Pasco Education AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Torchbearers Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Dayspring AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | Not available | 943 | Compare → |
| James W. Mitchell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Pasco
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #65 of 97
- District spending per student
- $10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pasco High School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pasco High School
Pasco High School is a public high school in Dade City, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 1,602 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,988 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pasco High School
What grades does Pasco High School serve?
Pasco High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pasco High School?
Pasco High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,602 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasco High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasco High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pasco High School rank in FL?
Pasco High School ranks #2,988 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pasco High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pasco High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Pasco High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pasco High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pasco High School a charter school?
No, Pasco High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pasco High School a Title I school?
No, Pasco High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pasco High School?
57.4% of students at Pasco 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
- 1,602
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (352) 524-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33525)
- 20,220
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
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 33525; 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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