Wesley Chapel High School

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Wesley Chapel High School ranks 322 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wesley Chapel High School is a public high school serving 1,826 students in grades 9-12 in Wesley Chapel, Florida, which is part of the Pasco County School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.72% White, 16.1% African American, 31.05% Hispanic, 4.22% Asian, and 5.91% other races. Wesley Chapel High School maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 96.6% over the past few years, which are above the state and district averages.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, reaching 29.6% in 2022-2023, it is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Pasco High School (44.7%) and Zephyrhills High School (39.3%). Wesley Chapel High School's test scores, particularly in Biology 1 and US History, are generally on par with or slightly above the Pasco County and Florida state averages, but the school's performance in Algebra 1 and Geometry is below the district and state levels.

Compared to nearby schools, Wesley Chapel High School generally performs better than Pasco High School and Zephyrhills High School, which have lower statewide rankings and test scores. However, it lags behind Wiregrass Ranch High School and Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation, which have higher rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Wesley Chapel High School's declining statewide ranking, from 197 out of 746 Florida high schools in 2020-2021 to 322 out of 807 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school's performance may be declining relative to other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30651 Wells Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

(813) 794-8700

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,067

Feeder schools for Wesley Chapel High School:

Elementary:	Double Branch Elementary School
	Watergrass Elementary School
	Wesley Chapel Elementary School
Middle:	Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 1,886

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.3%

Hispanic:

33.7%

African American:

16.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wesley Chapel High School ranks better than 60.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 10^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.41. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wesley Chapel High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wesley Chapel High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.3%), Hispanic (33.7%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel High School is 21.3, which is the 10^th best among 18 high schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Wesley Chapel High School employs 88.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wesley Chapel High School is $7,067. 15 high schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wesley Chapel High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wesley Chapel High School 322^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Wesley Chapel High School in the ranking list.)

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wesley Chapel High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	72.15	127^th	484	73.8%
2005	51.81	251^st	487	48.5%
2006	57.67	209^th	477	56.2%
2007	54.99	257^th	563	54.4%
2008	50.90	302^nd	577	47.7%
2009	54.43	296^th	587	49.6%
2010	55.65	303^rd	620	51.1%
2011	58.93	274^th	622	55.9%
2012	51.73	223^rd	606	63.2%
2013	58.31	214^th	648	67.0%
2014	65.52	178^th	687	74.1%
2016	47.87	294^th	693	57.6%
2017	56.46	222^nd	714	68.9%
2018	52.64	254^th	716	64.5%
2019	51.82	271^st	734	63.1%
2021	58.10	197^th	746	73.6%
2022	54.94	228^th	774	70.5%
2023	50.41	281^st	792	64.5%
2024	48.41	322^nd	807	60.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wesley Chapel High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	672	71	12	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	861
2001	909	89	10	132	2	n/a	n/a	0	1142
2002	1252	135	30	207	5	n/a	n/a	0	1629
2003	1252	135	30	207	5	n/a	n/a	0	1629
2004	1351	158	33	294	8	n/a	n/a	0	1844
2005	1447	213	37	401	7	n/a	n/a	0	2105
2006	1555	253	50	491	11	n/a	n/a	0	2360
2007	1067	243	42	415	10	n/a	n/a	83	1860
2008	889	225	32	401	5	n/a	n/a	77	1629
2009	718	193	29	297	4	n/a	n/a	60	1301
2010	741	175	27	351	5	n/a	n/a	51	1350
2011	678	170	23	400	4	5	37	0	1317
2012	745	168	33	354	7	5	53	0	1365
2013	795	177	38	379	8	5	59	0	1461
2014	806	215	43	394	6	3	71	0	1538
2015	859	230	38	386	6	2	61	0	1582
2016	850	228	43	437	4	6	55	0	1623
2017	899	223	46	455	5	2	51	0	1681
2018	754	206	49	432	4	2	50	0	1497
2019	671	199	47	447	5	4	60	0	1433
2020	712	210	60	487	6	2	68	0	1545
2021	669	198	64	471	7	3	57	0	1469
2022	744	257	76	551	7	5	77	0	1717
2023	780	294	77	567	5	7	96	0	1826
2024	722	318	90	635	6	6	109	0	1886

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wesley Chapel High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	861	52.0	16.6	29.5
2001	1142	60.0	19.0	26.5
2002	1629	79.0	20.6	27.2
2003	1629	79.0	20.6	27.2
2004	1844	93.0	19.8	27.4
2005	2105	107.0	19.7	30.2
2006	2360	128.0	18.4	27.6
2007	1860	100.0	18.6	31.1
2008	1629	91.5	17.8	34.6
2009	1301	95.0	14.9	41.7
2010	1350	77.0	17.5	47.8
2011	1317	82.9	15.8	47.4
2012	1365	81.6	16.7	46.2
2013	1461	85.0	17.1	45.2
2014	1538	93.0	16.5	43.8
2015	1582	99.0	15.9	47.9
2016	1623	103.0	15.7	47.7
2017	1681	102.0	16.4	45.9
2018	1497	85.0	17.6	52
2019	1433	75.0	19.1	42.2
2020	1545	80.0	19.3	42.6
2021	1469	81.0	18.1	34.5
2022	1717	79.0	21.7	38.3
2023	1826	82.0	22.2	40.3
2024	1886	88.4	21.3	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wesley Chapel High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	861	52.0	16.6	29.5
2001	1142	60.0	19.0	26.5
2002	1629	79.0	20.6	27.2
2003	1629	79.0	20.6	27.2
2004	1844	93.0	19.8	27.4
2005	2105	107.0	19.7	30.2
2006	2360	128.0	18.4	27.6
2007	1860	100.0	18.6	31.1
2008	1629	91.5	17.8	34.6
2009	1301	95.0	14.9	41.7
2010	1350	77.0	17.5	47.8
2011	1317	82.9	15.8	47.4
2012	1365	81.6	16.7	46.2
2013	1461	85.0	17.1	45.2
2014	1538	93.0	16.5	43.8
2015	1582	99.0	15.9	47.9
2016	1623	103.0	15.7	47.7
2017	1681	102.0	16.4	45.9
2018	1497	85.0	17.6	52
2019	1433	75.0	19.1	42.2
2020	1545	80.0	19.3	42.6
2021	1469	81.0	18.1	34.5
2022	1717	79.0	21.7	38.3
2023	1826	82.0	22.2	40.3
2024	1886	88.4	21.3	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wesley Chapel High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$510 (7.0%)	$6,802 (93.0%)	$7,312
2019	$551 (7.6%)	$6,659 (92.4%)	$7,209
2020	$416 (6.0%)	$6,563 (94.0%)	$6,979
2021	$629 (8.4%)	$6,857 (91.6%)	$7,486
2022	$721 (10.6%)	$6,086 (89.4%)	$6,807
2023	$877 (12.4%)	$6,191 (87.6%)	$7,067

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesley Chapel High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 271^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 281^st of 792 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Chapel High School)	59	54	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Chapel High School)	50	56	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Wesley Chapel High School)	70	73	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pasco)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Wesley Chapel High School)	70	61	9%
End of Course US History (Pasco)	69	65	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Wesley Chapel High School)	54	46	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)	60	54	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Wesley Chapel High School)	58	54	4%
End of Course Geometry (Pasco)	63	62	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1433	1826	27.4%
African American	199	294	47.7%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	47	77	63.8%
Hispanic	447	567	26.8%
Pacific Islander	4	7	75%
White	671	780	16.2%
Two or More Races	60	96	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	40.3%	1.9%

Schools Near Wesley Chapel High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wesley Chapel High School	Public	9-12	30651 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-8700	1,886	88	21.3	28.9%	722 (38.3%)	318 (16.9%)	635 (33.7%)	90 (4.8%)	6 (0.3%)	6 (0.3%)	109 (5.8%)	48.4	322^nd of 807 public high schools	60.1%		50.4	281^st of 792 public high schools	64.5%	41			62.0	50.0				38.0	44.0	68.0	70.0		$7,067	$877	$6,191
Cypress Creek High School	Public	9-12	8701 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4400	1,910	86	22.2	26.3%	942 (49.3%)	179 (9.4%)	625 (32.7%)	67 (3.5%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	88 (4.6%)	51	292^nd of 807 public high schools	63.8%		53.6	249^th of 792 public high schools	68.6%	43			54.0	54.0				32.0	59.0	68.0	72.0		$7,164	$943	$6,221
Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation	Public	9-12	32555 Innovation Drive	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 346-2300	697	0		28.7%	371 (53.2%)	44 (6.3%)	225 (32.3%)	26 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.2%)	74.7	106^th of 807 public high schools	86.9%					(n/a)			81.0	72.0				61.0	71.0	82.0	81.0		$10,567	$1,018	$9,549
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	33347 State Road 54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 355-0002	54	0		38.9%	21 (38.9%)	6 (11.1%)	23 (42.6%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)								(n/a)
Wiregrass Ranch High School	Public	9-12	2909 Mansfield Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-6000	2,183	89	24.5	19.3%	925 (42.4%)	255 (11.7%)	652 (29.9%)	225 (10.3%)	8 (0.4%)	8 (0.4%)	110 (5.0%)	64	181^st of 807 public high schools	77.6%		66	163^rd of 792 public high schools	79.4%	18			62.0	66.0				52.0	64.0	79.0	72.0		$7,402	$861	$6,540
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	28534 State Road 52	San Antonio	33576	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 588-5900	24	0		12.5%	12 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)	6 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)								(n/a)
Wharton High School	Public	9-12	20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4710	2,186	99	22.0	44.7%	580 (26.5%)	678 (31.0%)	677 (31.0%)	126 (5.8%)	1 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	119 (5.4%)	34.5	482^nd of 807 public high schools	40.3%		36.1	432^nd of 792 public high schools	45.5%	50			36.0	45.0				33.0	38.0	55.0	65.0		$7,381	$1,260	$6,121
Zephyrhills High School	Public	9-12	6335 12th St	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6100	1,740	81	21.4	54.8%	861 (49.5%)	246 (14.1%)	512 (29.4%)	20 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	98 (5.6%)	23.7	605^th of 807 public high schools	25.0%		23.2	576^th of 792 public high schools	27.3%	29			32.0	41.0				19.0	30.0	46.0	56.0		$7,484	$1,033	$6,450
East Pasco Education Academy	Public	6-12	35830 State Road 52	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 524-5700	82	16	5.1	74.4%	25 (30.5%)	28 (34.1%)	21 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.5%)	5	719^th of 807 public high schools	10.9%		3.1	752^nd of 792 public high schools	5.1%	33	7.0	7.0	0.0	9.0	0.0	8.0	5.0	0.0	5.0	5.0	44.0	29.0	$54,343	$5,917	$48,427
Pasco High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	36850 State Road 52	Dade City	33525	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 524-5500	1,602	76	21.0	57.4%	674 (42.1%)	162 (10.1%)	687 (42.9%)	18 (1.1%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (3.6%)	25.3	584^th of 807 public high schools	27.6%		29.4	506^th of 792 public high schools	36.1%	78			35.0	38.0				16.0	31.0	46.0	63.0		$7,759	$1,166	$6,592

Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley Chapel High School

What is the racial makeup of Wesley Chapel High School?

Students at Wesley Chapel High School are 38% White, 34% Hispanic, 17% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools feed into Wesley Chapel High School?

Wesley Chapel High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Double Branch Elementary School
Elementary : Watergrass Elementary School
Elementary : Wesley Chapel Elementary School
Middle : Thomas E. Weightman Middle School

What district is Wesley Chapel High School in?

Pasco

How many students attend Wesley Chapel High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,886 students attended Wesley Chapel High School.

Is Wesley Chapel High School a good school?

Wesley Chapel High School ranks 322^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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