- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Land O Lakes, FL
Sunlake High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunlake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153007331
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunlake High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Land O Lakes · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunlake High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunlake High School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Sunlake High School held near 2,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 99.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120153007331 · Land O Lakes, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,206 enr · 23:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Sunlake High School held near 2,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 99.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sunlake 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
- This school
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
- Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel High School
1,928 students
What this shows Sunlake High School reports 2,206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunlake High School compares
Sunlake 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,206 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,206
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
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
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
24.1%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Sunlake High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Sunlake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch 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 Sunlake 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
- 2,201
- 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
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 (~2,206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunlake High School
How many students attend Sunlake High School?
Sunlake High School has 2,206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Land O Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,159 (2022-23) → 2,192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunlake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunlake High School is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunlake High School?
22.6% of students at Sunlake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunlake High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunlake High School is White at 56.8% 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 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunlake High School?
Sunlake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sunlake High School rank among public schools in Land O Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunlake High School ranks #12 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.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Sunlake High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and James W. Mitchell High School (2,201 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.