- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Wesley Chapel High School
Federal NCES profile for Wesley Chapel 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 120153003650
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley Chapel High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley Chapel High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Chapel High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Wesley Chapel High School held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 88.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 120153003650 · Wesley Chapel, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,928 enr · 23.5:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Wesley Chapel High School held near 1,886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 88.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wesley Chapel 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
Wesley Chapel High School
1,928 students
What this shows Wesley Chapel High School reports 1,928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley Chapel High School compares
Wesley Chapel 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,928 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,928
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Wesley Chapel High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Wesley Chapel 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 | Lower 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley Chapel 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 (~1,928 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley Chapel High School
How many students attend Wesley Chapel High School?
Wesley Chapel High School has 1,928 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wesley Chapel, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,826 (2022-23) → 1,886 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel High School is 23.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wesley Chapel High School?
31.7% of students at Wesley Chapel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley Chapel High School?
The largest demographic group at Wesley Chapel High School is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley Chapel High School?
Wesley Chapel 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 Wesley Chapel High School rank among high schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Chapel High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Wesley Chapel, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wesley Chapel on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Wesley Chapel 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.