Dunedin High School

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Dunedin High School ranks 230 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dunedin High School is a public high school in Dunedin, Florida, serving 1,203 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 23 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dunedin High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.8% in 2021-2022 to 97.7% in 2022-2023, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. However, the school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with strong results in some subjects like Geometry and US History, but lagging behind in others like Algebra 1 and English Language Arts. Additionally, Dunedin High School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.6% in 2018-2019 to 37.7% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing Dunedin High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. For example, East Lake High School and Palm Harbor University High consistently outperform Dunedin High School on standardized tests and have higher graduation rates, while schools like Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy and Enterprise Charter High School struggle with lower test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, Dunedin High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.05% in 2020-2021 to 48.3% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1651 Pinehurst Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698

(727) 469-4100

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,315

Feeder schools for Dunedin High School:

Elementary:	Dunedin Elementary School
	Garrison-Jones Elementary School
	San Jose Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.7

Number of students: 1,203

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.3%

Hispanic:

25.4%

African American:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunedin High School ranks better than 71.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dunedin 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 (55.3%), Hispanic (25.4%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunedin High School is 20.7, which is the 11^th best among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Dunedin High School employs 58 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunedin High School is $9,315, which is the 12^th highest among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Dunedin High School 230^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Dunedin High School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunedin High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	61.30	192^nd	484	60.3%
2005	59.79	204^th	487	58.1%
2006	58.87	203^rd	477	57.4%
2007	62.32	205^th	563	63.6%
2008	61.26	229^th	577	60.3%
2009	55.83	280^th	587	52.3%
2010	56.77	293^rd	620	52.7%
2011	53.29	319^th	622	48.7%
2012	37.30	339^th	606	44.1%
2013	42.50	351^st	648	45.8%
2014	40.64	406^th	687	40.9%
2016	27.18	477^th	693	31.2%
2017	32.16	446^th	714	37.5%
2018	38.03	394^th	716	45.0%
2019	33.46	453^rd	734	38.3%
2021	37.64	387^th	746	48.1%
2022	47.33	314^th	774	59.4%
2023	52.45	262^nd	792	66.9%
2024	57.40	230^th	807	71.5%

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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 Dunedin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1904	221	13	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	2144
1989	1773	256	17	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	2054
1990	1512	215	15	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	1750
1991	1495	241	9	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1760
1992	1513	204	9	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	1744
1993	1468	204	9	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	1706
1994	1389	228	16	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1669
1995	1373	230	17	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	1659
1996	1373	230	17	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	1659
1997	1425	225	21	43	5	n/a	n/a	0	1719
1998	1390	231	24	43	5	n/a	n/a	0	1693
1999	1357	222	22	34	7	n/a	n/a	0	1642
2000	1381	253	26	38	4	n/a	n/a	0	1702
2001	1352	251	24	41	5	n/a	n/a	0	1673
2002	1453	338	24	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	1889
2003	1453	338	24	69	5	n/a	n/a	0	1889
2004	1493	327	22	94	7	n/a	n/a	0	1943
2005	1573	325	33	108	6	n/a	n/a	0	2045
2006	1580	322	35	106	6	n/a	n/a	0	2049
2007	1447	324	38	120	5	n/a	n/a	41	1975
2008	1414	309	37	136	5	n/a	n/a	41	1942
2009	1310	272	41	155	7	n/a	n/a	56	1841
2010	1187	234	42	158	5	n/a	n/a	57	1683
2011	1004	207	31	184	11	4	41	0	1482
2012	924	177	31	195	16	4	41	0	1388
2013	901	199	33	196	14	3	44	0	1390
2014	928	204	32	227	16	9	57	0	1473
2015	943	218	36	232	12	5	71	0	1517
2016	866	191	38	245	5	5	56	0	1406
2017	869	194	40	276	2	4	62	0	1447
2018	781	165	41	332	3	6	54	0	1382
2019	731	147	38	334	1	11	58	0	1320
2020	704	137	33	355	1	19	56	0	1305
2021	674	140	32	351	1	19	61	0	1278
2022	652	128	25	319	1	15	56	0	1196
2023	665	121	29	305	1	17	65	0	1203

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 Dunedin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2144	116.0	18.4	10.4
1989	2054	115.0	17.8	6.7
1990	1750	106.0	16.5	7.5
1991	1760	98.0	17.9	6.9
1992	1744	96.0	18.1	7.1
1993	1706	80.0	21.3	7.7
1994	1669	84.0	19.9	16.8
1995	1659	80.0	20.7	15.2
1996	1659	80.0	20.7	15.2
1997	1719	79.0	21.8	12.8
1998	1693	75.0	22.6	13
1999	1642	73.0	22.5	17.8
2000	1702	74.0	23.0	11.7
2001	1673	77.0	21.7	16.7
2002	1889	88.0	21.5	20
2003	1889	88.0	21.5	20
2004	1943	91.0	21.4	22.6
2005	2045	92.0	22.2	27.4
2006	2049	93.0	22.0	23.7
2007	1975	103.0	19.2	24.7
2008	1942	103.0	18.9	25.9
2009	1841	116.9	17.9	30.5
2010	1683	90.0	18.7	37.1
2011	1482	88.0	16.8	40.7
2012	1388	87.0	15.9	45.2
2013	1390	80.0	17.3	46.5
2014	1473	80.0	18.4	43.2
2015	1517	76.0	19.9	45.9
2016	1406	74.0	19.0	48.1
2017	1447	74.0	19.5	47.2
2018	1382	72.0	19.1	50.9
2019	1320	65.0	20.3	47.7
2020	1305	61.0	21.3	45.4
2021	1278	58.5	21.8	44.1
2022	1196	59.0	20.2	44.7
2023	1203	58.0	20.7	48.3

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 Dunedin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2144	116.0	18.4	10.4
1989	2054	115.0	17.8	6.7
1990	1750	106.0	16.5	7.5
1991	1760	98.0	17.9	6.9
1992	1744	96.0	18.1	7.1
1993	1706	80.0	21.3	7.7
1994	1669	84.0	19.9	16.8
1995	1659	80.0	20.7	15.2
1996	1659	80.0	20.7	15.2
1997	1719	79.0	21.8	12.8
1998	1693	75.0	22.6	13
1999	1642	73.0	22.5	17.8
2000	1702	74.0	23.0	11.7
2001	1673	77.0	21.7	16.7
2002	1889	88.0	21.5	20
2003	1889	88.0	21.5	20
2004	1943	91.0	21.4	22.6
2005	2045	92.0	22.2	27.4
2006	2049	93.0	22.0	23.7
2007	1975	103.0	19.2	24.7
2008	1942	103.0	18.9	25.9
2009	1841	116.9	17.9	30.5
2010	1683	90.0	18.7	37.1
2011	1482	88.0	16.8	40.7
2012	1388	87.0	15.9	45.2
2013	1390	80.0	17.3	46.5
2014	1473	80.0	18.4	43.2
2015	1517	76.0	19.9	45.9
2016	1406	74.0	19.0	48.1
2017	1447	74.0	19.5	47.2
2018	1382	72.0	19.1	50.9
2019	1320	65.0	20.3	47.7
2020	1305	61.0	21.3	45.4
2021	1278	58.5	21.8	44.1
2022	1196	59.0	20.2	44.7
2023	1203	58.0	20.7	48.3

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 Dunedin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$293 (4.0%)	$7,075 (96.0%)	$7,368
2019	$320 (4.2%)	$7,358 (95.8%)	$7,677
2020	$328 (4.4%)	$7,074 (95.6%)	$7,402
2021	$769 (9.8%)	$7,106 (90.2%)	$7,875
2022	$1,078 (11.9%)	$7,951 (88.1%)	$9,029
2023	$925 (9.9%)	$8,390 (90.1%)	$9,315

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunedin 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 453^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 262^nd of 792 High schools	28.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin High School)	49	45	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Dunedin High School)	37	46	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Dunedin High School)	48	65	17%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)	63	59	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Dunedin High School)	77	76	1%
End of Course US History (Pinellas)	70	59	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Dunedin High School)	25	36	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Dunedin High School)	34	48	14%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	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	1320	1203	8.9%
African American	147	121	17.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	38	29	23.7%
Hispanic	334	305	8.7%
Pacific Islander	11	17	54.5%
White	731	665	9%
Two or More Races	58	65	12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	48.3%	0.6%

Schools Near Dunedin 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
Dunedin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1651 Pinehurst Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4100	1,203	58	20.7	48.3%	665 (55.3%)	121 (10.1%)	305 (25.4%)	29 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.4%)	65 (5.4%)	57.4	230^th of 807 public high schools	71.5%		52.4	262^nd of 792 public high schools	66.9%	32			57.0	54.0				35.0	63.0	68.0	83.0		$9,315	$925	$8,390
Countryside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 State Road 580	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 725-7956	1,741	83	20.9	43.8%	938 (53.9%)	171 (9.8%)	493 (28.3%)	53 (3.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	80 (4.6%)	41.7	403^rd of 807 public high schools	50.1%		40	384^th of 792 public high schools	51.5%	19			53.0	49.0				32.0	44.0	54.0	64.0		$8,694	$802	$7,891
Enterprise Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2495 Enterprise Road	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 474-1237	394	11	35.8	61.2%	189 (48.0%)	68 (17.3%)	110 (27.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.3%)	4.6	724^th of 807 public high schools	10.3%		8.2	671^st of 792 public high schools	15.3%	53				14.0						16.0	19.0		$8,338	$533	$7,805
Palm Harbor University High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1900 Omaha St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 669-1131	2,474	107	23.1	26.4%	1,867 (75.5%)	58 (2.3%)	316 (12.8%)	129 (5.2%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.2%)	96 (3.9%)	75.8	93^rd of 807 public high schools	88.5%		68.2	147^th of 792 public high schools	81.4%	54			77.0	67.0				57.0	74.0	83.0	84.0		$8,052	$560	$7,492
Pinellas Teleschool	Public	6-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1220	141	4	35.2	79.4%	32 (22.7%)	82 (58.2%)	16 (11.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	5.4	715^th of 807 public high schools	11.4%		6.2	694^th of 792 public high schools	12.4%	21	21.0	16.0			10.0	16.0	25.0	17.0				31.0	$7,054	$431	$6,622
Clearwater High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1951 Gulf To Bay Boulevard	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 298-1620	1,664	76	21.8	59.3%	566 (34.0%)	372 (22.4%)	610 (36.7%)	28 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (4.9%)	31.8	524^th of 807 public high schools	35.1%		25.2	549^th of 792 public high schools	30.7%	25			45.0	34.0				24.0	43.0	53.0	61.0		$7,908	$737	$7,171
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas	Public, Charter	10-12	600 Klosterman Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 341-3521	186	4	46.5	19.9%	130 (69.9%)	5 (2.7%)	30 (16.1%)	12 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	92	11^th of 807 public high schools	98.6%		96.6	2^nd of 792 public high schools	99.7%	9				84.0					83.0		98.0		$7,592	$339	$7,253
Largo High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	410 Missouri Ave N	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3758	2,055	91	22.5	53.0%	956 (46.5%)	328 (16.0%)	501 (24.4%)	152 (7.4%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	107 (5.2%)	48.3	323^rd of 807 public high schools	60.0%		40.3	383^rd of 792 public high schools	51.6%	60			56.0	59.0				27.0	45.0	60.0	69.0		$7,453	$631	$6,822
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy	Public	9-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 474-8836	285	9	31.6	61.1%	145 (50.9%)	46 (16.1%)	79 (27.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	7	696^th of 807 public high schools	13.8%		16.3	630^th of 792 public high schools	20.5%	66				13.0					8.0	31.0	32.0		$18,861	$2,479	$16,383
East Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	2,286	101	22.6	23.4%	1,645 (72.0%)	88 (3.8%)	357 (15.6%)	95 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	97 (4.2%)	72	123^rd of 807 public high schools	84.8%		72.4	114^th of 792 public high schools	85.6%	9			73.0	66.0				38.0	70.0	81.0	87.0		$8,064	$615	$7,449

Frequently Asked Questions about Dunedin High School

Is Dunedin High School a good school?

Dunedin High School ranks 230^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dunedin High School?

Students at Dunedin High School are 55% White, 25% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Dunedin High School in?

Pinellas

What schools feed into Dunedin High School?

Dunedin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dunedin Elementary School
Elementary : Garrison-Jones Elementary School
Elementary : San Jose Elementary School

How many students attend Dunedin High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,203 students attended Dunedin High School.

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