PASCO HIGH SCHOOL

PHS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

1,523 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pasco High School, located in Dade City, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the District School Board of Pasco County. As a traditional public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of school spirit and community tradition, often serving as a central hub for local athletic events and extracurricular activities in the Dade City area.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Pasco High School provides various pathways for student development, including career and technical education programs and opportunities for athletic and artistic engagement. The school is committed to the district’s broader mission of providing high-quality instruction while maintaining a supportive environment for a diverse student body. Families and community members can access ongoing updates, school policies, and calendar information through the official district website.

1,523

Total Students

71.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASCO HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	599
Hispanic	673
Black	161
Asian	20
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
673 (44.2%)
White
599 (39.3%)
Black
161 (10.6%)
Two or More
66 (4.3%)
Asian
20 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(352)524-5500
Website:	http://PHS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Grade 9 376

Grade 10 399

Grade 11 416

Grade 12 322