Sunlake High School

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Sunlake High School ranks 161 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sunlake High School is a public high school located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 2,159. As part of the Pasco County School District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida, Sunlake High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, graduation rates, and racial diversity.

Sunlake High School's academic excellence is evident in its higher proficiency rates compared to the Pasco district and Florida state in various standardized tests, including EOC Geometry (68% vs. 53% and 53%), EOC Biology 1 (80% vs. 66% and 67%), and EOC US History (82% vs. 71% and 68%). The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.5% to 94.9% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Sunlake High School's student population is more diverse, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools like River Ridge High School and Land O' Lakes High School.

While Sunlake High School's academic performance and graduation rates are generally higher than nearby schools within the Pasco district, the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.0% in 2019-2020 to 20.0% in 2022-2023. This is an area of concern that the school may need to address. Additionally, Steinbrenner High School, located just 3.33 miles away in the Hillsborough County School District, outperforms Sunlake High School in several academic metrics, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by socioeconomic factors. Nevertheless, Sunlake High School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking among the top 20-25% of high schools in Florida, a testament to its academic excellence and the dedication of its staff and students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3023 Sunlake Blvd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

(813) 346-1000

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
161^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,882

Feeder schools for Sunlake High School:

Elementary:	Bexley Elementary School
	Lake Myrtle Elementary School
	Oakstead Elementary School
Middle:	Charles S. Rushe Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 2,159

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Hispanic:

25.5%

African American:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sunlake High School ranks better than 80% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 3^rd among 18 ranked high schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sunlake 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 (56.8%), Hispanic (25.5%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sunlake High School is 22.3. 14 high schools in the Pasco School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sunlake High School employs 96.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sunlake High School is $6,882. 16 high schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Sunlake High School 161^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Sunlake 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 Sunlake High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	67.56	188^th	620	69.7%
2011	69.10	187^th	622	69.9%
2012	60.44	159^th	606	73.8%
2013	63.09	174^th	648	73.1%
2014	65.63	175^th	687	74.5%
2016	64.20	152^nd	693	78.1%
2017	62.48	162^nd	714	77.3%
2018	69.59	122^nd	716	83.0%
2019	67.45	133^rd	734	81.9%
2021	67.04	135^th	746	81.9%
2022	65.98	153^rd	774	80.2%
2023	64.45	171^st	792	78.4%
2024	66.42	161^st	807	80.0%

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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 Sunlake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	751	57	44	224	5	n/a	n/a	49	1130
2009	972	90	61	291	5	n/a	n/a	56	1475
2010	1039	94	46	318	7	n/a	n/a	53	1557
2011	988	113	50	392	8	3	62	0	1616
2012	938	104	52	403	6	4	63	0	1570
2013	950	85	49	433	11	4	68	0	1600
2014	1013	103	59	412	11	3	68	0	1669
2015	1024	123	68	442	10	4	69	0	1740
2016	1089	129	61	465	10	5	68	0	1827
2017	1157	136	70	505	6	4	64	0	1942
2018	1172	118	75	500	6	5	66	0	1942
2019	1241	124	78	475	7	5	80	0	2010
2020	1226	119	80	455	7	1	86	0	1974
2021	1159	113	75	445	5	2	94	0	1893
2022	1252	122	86	508	5	2	108	0	2083
2023	1227	153	101	550	3	4	121	0	2159

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 Sunlake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1130	64.5	17.5	17.7
2009	1475	89.6	17.9	21.9
2010	1557	82.0	18.9	26.1
2011	1616	84.6	19.1	25.9
2012	1570	82.4	19.0	28.3
2013	1600	83.0	19.2	27.8
2014	1669	86.0	19.4	25.1
2015	1740	95.0	18.3	29.5
2016	1827	100.0	18.2	29.7
2017	1942	104.0	18.6	28.1
2018	1942	92.0	21.1	30.5
2019	2010	86.4	23.2	25.4
2020	1974	83.2	23.7	24.4
2021	1893	86.6	21.8	21.4
2022	2083	88.0	23.6	26.5
2023	2159	96.8	22.3	27

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 Sunlake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1130	64.5	17.5	17.7
2009	1475	89.6	17.9	21.9
2010	1557	82.0	18.9	26.1
2011	1616	84.6	19.1	25.9
2012	1570	82.4	19.0	28.3
2013	1600	83.0	19.2	27.8
2014	1669	86.0	19.4	25.1
2015	1740	95.0	18.3	29.5
2016	1827	100.0	18.2	29.7
2017	1942	104.0	18.6	28.1
2018	1942	92.0	21.1	30.5
2019	2010	86.4	23.2	25.4
2020	1974	83.2	23.7	24.4
2021	1893	86.6	21.8	21.4
2022	2083	88.0	23.6	26.5
2023	2159	96.8	22.3	27

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 Sunlake High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$137 (2.3%)	$5,752 (97.7%)	$5,889
2019	$169 (2.7%)	$5,984 (97.3%)	$6,153
2020	$123 (1.9%)	$6,202 (98.1%)	$6,325
2021	$427 (6.2%)	$6,451 (93.8%)	$6,878
2022	$587 (9.3%)	$5,737 (90.7%)	$6,324
2023	$647 (9.4%)	$6,234 (90.6%)	$6,882

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sunlake High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 133^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 171^st of 792 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sunlake High School)	69	65	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sunlake High School)	67	58	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Sunlake High School)	83	77	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pasco)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Sunlake High School)	73	78	5%
End of Course US History (Pasco)	69	65	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sunlake High School)	60	45	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pasco)	60	54	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Sunlake High School)	72	75	3%
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	2010	2159	7.4%
African American	124	153	23.4%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	78	101	29.5%
Hispanic	475	550	15.8%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	1241	1227	1.1%
Two or More Races	80	121	51.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	27%	1.7%

Schools Near Sunlake 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Sunlake High School	Public	9-12	3023 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1000	2,159	97	22.3	27.0%	1,227 (56.8%)	153 (7.1%)	550 (25.5%)	101 (4.7%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	121 (5.6%)	66.4	161^st of 807 public high schools	80.0%		64.4	171^st of 792 public high schools	78.4%	10				63.0	63.0					48.0	68.0	80.0	82.0		$6,882	$647	$6,234
Steinbrenner High School	Public	9-12	5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 792-5131	2,475	105	23.6	18.2%	1,539 (62.2%)	80 (3.2%)	560 (22.6%)	176 (7.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	114 (4.6%)	74.3	108^th of 807 public high schools	86.6%		81.5	62^nd of 792 public high schools	92.2%	46				74.0	76.0					52.0	67.0	87.0	82.0		$7,711	$1,266	$6,445
Land O' Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	20325 Gator Ln	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-9400	2,248	96	23.3	27.0%	1,276 (56.8%)	150 (6.7%)	575 (25.6%)	155 (6.9%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	82 (3.6%)	54.3	258^th of 807 public high schools	68.0%		63.8	176^th of 792 public high schools	77.8%	82				59.0	56.0					31.0	56.0	66.0	80.0		$6,758	$662	$6,095
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	520	0		37.9%	283 (54.4%)	34 (6.5%)	161 (31.0%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (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
Angeline Academy Of Innovation	Public	6-12	8916 Angeline School Way	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(813) 794-2000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)	78.0	70.0	67.0	82.0	74.0	72.0	58.0	82.0	57.0	88.0	94.0	95.0		85.0
Gaither High School	Public	9-12	16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7340	2,123	96	22.2	51.9%	762 (35.9%)	173 (8.1%)	1,032 (48.6%)	57 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	96 (4.5%)	49.8	305^th of 807 public high schools	62.2%		47.1	316^th of 792 public high schools	60.1%	11				48.0	54.0					26.0	54.0	66.0	76.0		$8,015	$1,412	$6,603
Pasco County Correction Department	Public	6-12	20101 Central Blvd	Land O Lakes	34637	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(352) 524-9000	7	0			3 (42.9%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)								(n/a)
River Ridge High School	Public	9-12	11646 Town Center Rd	New Port Richey	34654	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-7200	1,802	75	23.8	41.3%	1,341 (74.4%)	62 (3.4%)	275 (15.3%)	57 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (3.7%)	51.2	289^th of 807 public high schools	64.2%		44	348^th of 792 public high schools	56.1%	59				56.0	52.0					38.0	57.0	70.0	69.0		$8,092	$741	$7,351
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
Sickles High School	Public	9-12	7950 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4742	2,368	102	23.2	36.2%	1,022 (43.2%)	114 (4.8%)	924 (39.0%)	184 (7.8%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	117 (4.9%)	68.8	144^th of 807 public high schools	82.2%		68.9	138^th of 792 public high schools	82.6%	6				67.0	63.0					51.0	72.0	77.0	79.0		$7,816	$1,228	$6,588

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunlake High School

What schools feed into Sunlake High School?

Sunlake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bexley Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Myrtle Elementary School
Elementary : Oakstead Elementary School
Middle : Charles S. Rushe Middle School

What district is Sunlake High School in?

Pasco

Is Sunlake High School a good school?

Sunlake High School ranks 161^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sunlake High School?

Students at Sunlake High School are 57% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Sunlake High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,159 students attended Sunlake High School.

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