Enrollment
2,218
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Wesley Chapel, FL
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Federal NCES profile for Wiregrass Ranch High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153006440
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiregrass Ranch High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Wesley Chapel · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiregrass Ranch High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Wesley Chapel, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wiregrass Ranch High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wiregrass Ranch High School
Wiregrass Ranch High School is a large high school in Wesley Chapel, Florida, enrolling 2,218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 33% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,218 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% 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 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Sunlake High School (2,206 students) alongside Wiregrass Ranch 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 Wiregrass Ranch High School compares
Wiregrass Ranch 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,218 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,218
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.0%
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 12.1%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Wiregrass Ranch High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes Wiregrass Ranch 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 Wiregrass Ranch 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 |
| 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiregrass Ranch High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~2,218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wiregrass Ranch High School
How many students attend Wiregrass Ranch High School?
Wiregrass Ranch High School has 2,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wesley Chapel, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Ranch High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiregrass Ranch High School is 23.6:1, which is 33% 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 Wiregrass Ranch High School?
20.4% of students at Wiregrass Ranch High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiregrass Ranch High School?
The largest demographic group at Wiregrass Ranch High School is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Wesley Chapel, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiregrass Ranch High School?
Wiregrass Ranch High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Wiregrass Ranch High School rank among high schools in Wesley Chapel?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks #1 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.
Is Wiregrass Ranch High School a good school?
Wiregrass Ranch High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Wiregrass Ranch High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 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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