Enrollment
2,233
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Land O Lakes, FL
Land O' Lakes High School
Federal NCES profile for Land O' Lakes High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153001586
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Land O' Lakes High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Land O Lakes · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Land O' Lakes High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Land O' Lakes High School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Land O' Lakes High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Land O' Lakes High School
Land O' Lakes High School is a large high school in Land O Lakes, Florida, enrolling 2,233 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,233 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) and Sunlake High School (2,206 students) alongside Land O' Lakes High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Land O' Lakes High School compares
Land O' Lakes High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,233 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,233
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,640
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
Asian 7.5%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Land O' Lakes High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Land O' Lakes High School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Land O' Lakes High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wesley Chapel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Land O' Lakes High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Land O' Lakes High School
How many students attend Land O' Lakes High School?
Land O' Lakes High School has 2,233 students enrolled. It is a high school in Land O Lakes, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Land O' Lakes High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Land O' Lakes High School is 23.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Land O' Lakes High School?
22.2% of students at Land O' Lakes High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Land O' Lakes High School?
The largest demographic group at Land O' Lakes High School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Land O Lakes, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Land O' Lakes High School?
Land O' Lakes High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Land O' Lakes High School rank among public schools in Land O Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Land O' Lakes High School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Land O Lakes on the city page.
Is Land O' Lakes High School a good school?
Land O' Lakes High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Land O' Lakes High School, Pasco also operates Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), Sunlake High School (2,206 students), and James W. Mitchell High School (2,201 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.
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