Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks 181 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wiregrass Ranch High School is a public high school located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,114 students. The school is part of the Pasco County School District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wiregrass Ranch High School consistently outperforms the Pasco County and Florida state averages on various standardized tests, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wiregrass Ranch had 66% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 52% for Pasco County and 53% for the state. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.3% to 96.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the student population at Wiregrass Ranch High School is more racially diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Zephyrhills High School and Wharton High School, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students.

While Wiregrass Ranch High School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, reaching 22.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, it still performs better than some of the nearby schools, such as Zephyrhills High School (39.3%) and Wharton High School (43.4%). Overall, Wiregrass Ranch High School appears to be a high-performing institution that is effectively serving its diverse student population, with consistent academic excellence, high graduation rates, and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2909 Mansfield Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

(813) 346-6000

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,402

Feeder schools for Wiregrass Ranch High School:

Elementary:	Sand Pine Elementary School
	Wiregrass Elementary School
Middle:	Dr. John Long Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 2,114

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.6%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks better than 77.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 18 ranked high schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wiregrass Ranch 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 Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wiregrass Ranch High School is 22.2. 12 high schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wiregrass Ranch High School employs 94.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wiregrass Ranch High School is $7,402. 13 high schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wiregrass Ranch High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wiregrass Ranch High School 181^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Wiregrass Ranch 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 Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	70.22	155^th	587	73.6%
2010	71.23	166^th	620	73.2%
2011	69.90	178^th	622	71.4%
2012	62.20	144^th	606	76.2%
2013	67.95	143^rd	648	77.9%
2014	74.64	119^th	687	82.7%
2016	68.75	120^th	693	82.7%
2017	63.60	152^nd	714	78.7%
2018	71.73	111^th	716	84.5%
2019	72.00	100^th	734	86.4%
2021	70.30	119^th	746	84.0%
2022	68.89	139^th	774	82.0%
2023	66.00	163^rd	792	79.4%
2024	63.96	181^st	807	77.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	387	82	20	162	3	n/a	n/a	54	708
2008	704	185	35	311	3	n/a	n/a	91	1329
2009	978	227	59	403	5	n/a	n/a	126	1798
2010	1057	216	59	558	14	n/a	n/a	90	1994
2011	1128	218	71	604	11	3	71	0	2106
2012	1085	202	79	566	8	5	75	0	2020
2013	1064	202	88	546	9	7	86	0	2002
2014	1133	230	95	600	9	7	90	0	2164
2015	1223	260	93	643	8	9	96	0	2332
2016	1228	268	98	645	7	6	102	0	2354
2017	1290	283	123	699	8	6	108	0	2517
2018	1139	260	109	629	4	6	106	0	2253
2019	1114	259	117	618	4	4	104	0	2220
2020	1157	237	137	645	3	5	108	0	2292
2021	1032	223	132	588	2	3	86	0	2066
2022	1037	231	172	623	5	4	89	0	2161
2023	985	234	196	586	7	10	96	0	2114

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 Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	708	41.0	17.3	24.5
2008	1329	75.0	17.7	26.4
2009	1798	111.2	17.5	26.8
2010	1994	103.0	19.3	32.4
2011	2106	117.9	17.8	32.8
2012	2020	104.6	19.3	31.3
2013	2002	104.0	19.2	31.9
2014	2164	116.0	18.6	27.2
2015	2332	138.0	16.8	30.4
2016	2354	136.0	17.3	30.8
2017	2517	140.0	17.9	28
2018	2253	110.0	20.4	31.9
2019	2220	103.7	21.4	26.6
2020	2292	100.4	22.8	26
2021	2066	94.7	21.8	21.9
2022	2161	91.9	23.5	26.2
2023	2114	94.8	22.2	24.8

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 Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	708	41.0	17.3	24.5
2008	1329	75.0	17.7	26.4
2009	1798	111.2	17.5	26.8
2010	1994	103.0	19.3	32.4
2011	2106	117.9	17.8	32.8
2012	2020	104.6	19.3	31.3
2013	2002	104.0	19.2	31.9
2014	2164	116.0	18.6	27.2
2015	2332	138.0	16.8	30.4
2016	2354	136.0	17.3	30.8
2017	2517	140.0	17.9	28
2018	2253	110.0	20.4	31.9
2019	2220	103.7	21.4	26.6
2020	2292	100.4	22.8	26
2021	2066	94.7	21.8	21.9
2022	2161	91.9	23.5	26.2
2023	2114	94.8	22.2	24.8

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 Wiregrass Ranch High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$277 (4.7%)	$5,566 (95.3%)	$5,843
2019	$306 (4.9%)	$5,999 (95.2%)	$6,304
2020	$210 (3.5%)	$5,818 (96.5%)	$6,030
2021	$496 (7.2%)	$6,359 (92.8%)	$6,855
2022	$616 (9.5%)	$5,898 (90.5%)	$6,515
2023	$861 (11.6%)	$6,540 (88.4%)	$7,402

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wiregrass Ranch High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 163^rd of 792 High schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Wiregrass Ranch High School)	71	68	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Wiregrass Ranch High School)	73	66	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Wiregrass Ranch High School)	84	79	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pasco)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Wiregrass Ranch High School)	81	76	5%
End of Course US History (Pasco)	69	65	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Wiregrass Ranch High School)	63	56	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)	60	54	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Wiregrass Ranch High School)	75	69	6%
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	2220	2114	4.8%
African American	259	234	9.7%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	117	196	67.5%
Hispanic	618	586	5.2%
Pacific Islander	4	10	150%
White	1114	985	11.6%
Two or More Races	104	96	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.6%	24.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Wiregrass Ranch High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wiregrass Ranch High School	Public	9-12	2909 Mansfield Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-6000	2,114	95	22.2	24.8%	985 (46.6%)	234 (11.1%)	586 (27.7%)	196 (9.3%)	7 (0.3%)	10 (0.5%)	96 (4.5%)	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
Wharton High School	Public	9-12	20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4710	2,289	98	23.4	46.1%	609 (26.6%)	714 (31.2%)	721 (31.5%)	113 (4.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (5.6%)	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
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	33347 State Road 54	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(813) 355-0002	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wesley Chapel High School	Public	9-12	30651 Wells Rd	Wesley Chapel	33545	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-8700	1,826	82	22.2	40.3%	780 (42.7%)	294 (16.1%)	567 (31.1%)	77 (4.2%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	96 (5.3%)	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
Freedom High School	Public	9-12	17410 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 558-1185	1,837	86	21.4	54.0%	454 (24.7%)	454 (24.7%)	758 (41.3%)	70 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	93 (5.1%)	30.3	537^th of 807 public high schools	33.5%		29.2	511^th of 792 public high schools	35.5%	26	35.0	41.0	24.0	49.0	55.0	55.0	$8,268	$1,496	$6,772
Cypress Creek High School	Public	9-12	8701 Old Pasco Rd	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4400	1,851	86	21.6	35.0%	952 (51.4%)	166 (9.0%)	574 (31.0%)	61 (3.3%)	9 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	85 (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
Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	28534 State Road 52	San Antonio	33576	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 588-5900	18	0	8.0	55.6%	9 (50.0%)	4 (22.2%)	4 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Zephyrhills High School	Public	9-12	6335 12th St	Zephyrhills	33542	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 794-6100	1,656	82	20.0	69.5%	873 (52.7%)	223 (13.5%)	451 (27.2%)	21 (1.3%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (5.1%)	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
Dr Kiran C Patel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 694-7667	751	35	21.4	12.1%	261 (34.8%)	148 (19.7%)	200 (26.6%)	92 (12.3%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (5.7%)	78.4	74^th of 807 public high schools	90.8%		79.2	79^th of 792 public high schools	90.0%	5	70.0	77.0	70.0	70.0	88.0	87.0	$8,397	$2,121	$6,277
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley	Public	9-12	13609 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1750	54	9	6.0	68.5%	7 (13.0%)	17 (31.5%)	29 (53.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	698^th of 807 public high schools	13.5%		7.8	674^th of 792 public high schools	14.9%	24	17.0	0.0					$39,784	$7,386	$32,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Wiregrass Ranch High School

Is Wiregrass Ranch High School a good school?

Wiregrass Ranch High School ranks 181^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Wiregrass Ranch High School in?

Pasco

What is the racial makeup of Wiregrass Ranch High School?

Students at Wiregrass Ranch High School are 47% White, 28% Hispanic, 11% African American, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wiregrass Ranch High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,114 students attended Wiregrass Ranch High School.

What schools feed into Wiregrass Ranch High School?

Wiregrass Ranch High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sand Pine Elementary School
Elementary : Wiregrass Elementary School
Middle : Dr. John Long Middle School

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