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#1049 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 28% in state

Sunlake High School

High School · Pasco · Land O'lakes, FL

A Pasco high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

3023 SUNLAKE BLVD, Land O'lakes, FL 34638

  • Math 63% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation31.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$10,009
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Sunlake High School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency63%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2013
ELA
57%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2024
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 61% (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

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sunlake 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$117,931

Median home value

$378,200

Median rent

$2,204/mo

College educated

42%

Homeownership

82.6%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Christian Crossings AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–112.4 mi115Compare →
Center Academy LutzPrivate · tuition4.6private5–123.0 mi101Compare →
New L.e.a.p.s. AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.3 mi25Compare →
Steinbrenner High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–123.3 mi2,430Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#22 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

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

About Sunlake High School

Sunlake High School is a public high school in Land O'lakes, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 2,192 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,049 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunlake High School

What grades does Sunlake High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sunlake High School?

Sunlake High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,192 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sunlake High School is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunlake High School rank in FL?

Sunlake High School ranks #1,049 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sunlake High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunlake High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sunlake High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunlake High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sunlake High School a charter school?

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

Is Sunlake High School a Title I school?

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

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

19.3% of students at Sunlake 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
2,192
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pasco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 34638)
35,900
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
37.7
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 34638; 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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