- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Zephyrhills, FL
Zephyrhills High School
Federal NCES profile for Zephyrhills High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153001569
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zephyrhills High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Zephyrhills · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Zephyrhills High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zephyrhills High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Zephyrhills, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Zephyrhills High School grew from 1,656 students in 2022-23 to 1,740 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 120153001569 · Zephyrhills, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,656 enr · 20.2:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Zephyrhills High School grew from 1,656 students in 2022-23 to 1,740 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 82.4 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Zephyrhills 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
Zephyrhills High School
1,656 students
What this shows Zephyrhills High School reports 1,656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zephyrhills High School compares
Zephyrhills High School is a growing 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,656 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,656
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.6%
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Zephyrhills High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Zephyrhills 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zephyrhills 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 (~1,656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zephyrhills High School
How many students attend Zephyrhills High School?
Zephyrhills High School has 1,656 students enrolled. It is a high school in Zephyrhills, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,656 (2022-23) → 1,740 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zephyrhills High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zephyrhills High School is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zephyrhills High School?
60.9% of students at Zephyrhills High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zephyrhills High School?
The largest demographic group at Zephyrhills High School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Zephyrhills, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zephyrhills High School?
Zephyrhills High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Zephyrhills High School rank among public schools in Zephyrhills?
By Resource Investment Index, Zephyrhills High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Zephyrhills, 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 Zephyrhills on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Zephyrhills 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.