- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dade City, FL
Pasco High School
Federal NCES profile for Pasco High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153001563
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasco High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Dade City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasco High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Dade City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Pasco High School held near 1,602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120153001563 · Dade City, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,523 enr · 20.9:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Pasco High School held near 1,602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pasco High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Pasco High School
1,523 students
What this shows Pasco High School reports 1,523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasco High School compares
Pasco High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,523
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 39.3%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Pasco High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pasco High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasco 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pasco High School
How many students attend Pasco High School?
Pasco High School has 1,523 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dade City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,639 (2022-23) → 1,602 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasco High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasco High School is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pasco High School?
59.7% of students at Pasco High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pasco High School?
The largest demographic group at Pasco High School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Dade City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasco High School?
Pasco High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pasco High School rank among public schools in Dade City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasco High School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Dade City, 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 Dade City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Pasco High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.