- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Port Richey, FL
West Pasco Education Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Pasco Education Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153002237
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Pasco Education Academy earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 17
- schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Florida
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Pasco Education Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Pasco Education Academy ranks #1 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153002237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
West Pasco Education Academy shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-33.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-78 students YoY 120153002237 · New Port Richey, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 5:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
West Pasco Education Academy shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-33.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Pasco Education Academy 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 104
West Pasco Education Academy
104 students
What this shows West Pasco Education Academy reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Pasco Education Academy compares
West Pasco Education Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 72% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 72% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 21 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 202.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, West Pasco Education Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 West Pasco Education Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Pasco Education Academy'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 other 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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Pasco Education Academy
How many students attend West Pasco Education Academy?
West Pasco Education Academy has 104 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pasco Education Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Pasco Education Academy is 5:1, which is 72% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Pasco Education Academy?
78.5% of students at West Pasco Education Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Pasco Education Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Pasco Education Academy is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Pasco Education Academy?
West Pasco Education Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Pasco Education Academy rank among schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, West Pasco Education Academy ranks #1 of 17 schools in New Port Richey, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides West Pasco Education Academy, 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.