East Lake High School

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East Lake High School ranks 123 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Lake High School is a public high school located in Tarpon Springs, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,286 students. The school is part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Lake High School consistently performs above the district and state averages in various standardized tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Geometry, Biology 1, and US History compared to Pinellas County and Florida. The school has maintained an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 98.1% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. While the student population is predominantly White, the school has a lower percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Dunedin High School and Countryside High School.

East Lake High School stands out as a top-performing institution, outperforming nearby schools like Dunedin High School, Countryside High School, and Tarpon Springs High School in various academic metrics, including test scores and graduation rates. The school's performance and characteristics make it a standout institution within the Pinellas County School District and the broader region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1300 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

(727) 942-5419

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,064

Feeder schools for East Lake High School:

Elementary:	Brooker Creek Elementary School
	Cypress Woods Elementary School
	Forest Lakes Elementary School
	Oldsmar Elementary School
Middle:	Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 2,134

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

16.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Lake High School ranks better than 84.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Lake 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 (71.4%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Lake High School is 21.7. 18 high schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Lake High School employs 98 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Lake High School is $8,064. 21 high schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks East Lake High School 123^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See East Lake 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 East Lake High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	87.83	45^th	484	90.7%
2005	86.79	48^th	487	90.1%
2006	84.87	53^rd	477	88.9%
2007	83.82	70^th	563	87.6%
2008	84.75	66^th	577	88.6%
2009	85.64	66^th	587	88.8%
2010	88.55	42^nd	620	93.2%
2011	87.06	62^nd	622	90.0%
2012	63.52	135^th	606	77.7%
2013	65.94	155^th	648	76.1%
2014	72.32	132^nd	687	80.8%
2016	67.78	124^th	693	82.1%
2017	76.87	71^st	714	90.1%
2018	71.68	113^th	716	84.2%
2019	68.30	131^st	734	82.2%
2021	65.80	146^th	746	80.4%
2022	73.43	105^th	774	86.4%
2023	72.39	114^th	792	85.6%
2024	71.98	123^rd	807	84.8%

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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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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

I went to this school, my neighbor's daughter is enrolled and my daughter will be attending and I love East Lake and their teachers. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Lake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	1924	117	36	64	2	n/a	n/a	0	2143
1998	1821	119	39	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	2048
1999	1745	128	45	67	1	n/a	n/a	0	1986
2000	1716	106	31	68	2	n/a	n/a	0	1923
2001	1839	81	35	71	1	n/a	n/a	0	2027
2002	2052	72	51	94	1	n/a	n/a	0	2270
2003	2052	72	51	94	1	n/a	n/a	0	2270
2004	2039	61	50	100	2	n/a	n/a	0	2252
2005	2013	87	59	116	2	n/a	n/a	0	2277
2006	2058	106	60	124	3	n/a	n/a	0	2351
2007	1988	101	63	119	3	n/a	n/a	37	2311
2008	1945	97	67	124	3	n/a	n/a	48	2284
2009	1964	90	57	128	4	n/a	n/a	72	2315
2010	1965	86	63	135	4	n/a	n/a	71	2324
2011	1952	95	57	182	9	0	48	0	2343
2012	1890	87	67	212	7	0	44	0	2307
2013	1764	87	60	225	8	1	58	0	2203
2014	1718	95	63	233	3	2	56	0	2170
2015	1646	83	64	225	3	4	66	0	2091
2016	1692	97	68	254	2	3	76	0	2192
2017	1671	88	71	262	3	4	75	0	2174
2018	1661	93	78	280	2	6	82	0	2202
2019	1664	95	83	312	1	5	74	0	2234
2020	1723	98	85	334	1	6	87	0	2334
2021	1711	96	87	359	0	6	102	0	2361
2022	1653	95	88	382	0	4	104	0	2326
2023	1645	88	95	357	0	4	97	0	2286
2024	1523	76	82	354	1	4	94	0	2134

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 East Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	2143	92.0	23.3	8.4
1998	2048	86.0	23.8	7
1999	1986	82.0	24.2	9
2000	1923	79.0	24.3	6.7
2001	2027	86.0	23.6	5.9
2002	2270	98.0	23.2	4.2
2003	2270	98.0	23.2	4.2
2004	2252	100.0	22.5	4.8
2005	2277	102.0	22.3	9
2006	2351	103.0	22.8	9.5
2007	2311	115.0	20.1	8.4
2008	2284	112.5	20.3	8.9
2009	2315	130.6	20.1	9.4
2010	2324	115.0	20.2	11.5
2011	2343	119.0	19.6	12.6
2012	2307	120.0	19.2	15.5
2013	2203	116.0	18.9	16.8
2014	2170	106.0	20.4	16.7
2015	2091	103.0	20.3	18.7
2016	2192	98.0	22.3	20.9
2017	2174	98.0	22.1	20.1
2018	2202	94.0	23.4	21.8
2019	2234	95.0	23.5	22.2
2020	2334	98.0	23.8	21.2
2021	2361	100.0	23.6	21.3
2022	2326	106.0	21.9	18.4
2023	2286	101.0	22.6	23.4
2024	2134	98.0	21.7	22.8

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 East Lake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	2143	92.0	23.3	8.4
1998	2048	86.0	23.8	7
1999	1986	82.0	24.2	9
2000	1923	79.0	24.3	6.7
2001	2027	86.0	23.6	5.9
2002	2270	98.0	23.2	4.2
2003	2270	98.0	23.2	4.2
2004	2252	100.0	22.5	4.8
2005	2277	102.0	22.3	9
2006	2351	103.0	22.8	9.5
2007	2311	115.0	20.1	8.4
2008	2284	112.5	20.3	8.9
2009	2315	130.6	20.1	9.4
2010	2324	115.0	20.2	11.5
2011	2343	119.0	19.6	12.6
2012	2307	120.0	19.2	15.5
2013	2203	116.0	18.9	16.8
2014	2170	106.0	20.4	16.7
2015	2091	103.0	20.3	18.7
2016	2192	98.0	22.3	20.9
2017	2174	98.0	22.1	20.1
2018	2202	94.0	23.4	21.8
2019	2234	95.0	23.5	22.2
2020	2334	98.0	23.8	21.2
2021	2361	100.0	23.6	21.3
2022	2326	106.0	21.9	18.4
2023	2286	101.0	22.6	23.4
2024	2134	98.0	21.7	22.8

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 East Lake High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$162 (2.5%)	$6,213 (97.5%)	$6,375
2019	$199 (3.0%)	$6,429 (97.0%)	$6,627
2020	$205 (3.3%)	$6,061 (96.7%)	$6,267
2021	$614 (9.1%)	$6,102 (90.9%)	$6,716
2022	$677 (9.4%)	$6,533 (90.6%)	$7,210
2023	$615 (7.6%)	$7,449 (92.4%)	$8,064

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Lake 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 131^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 114^th of 792 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (East Lake High School)	72	72
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Lake High School)	66	58	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (East Lake High School)	78	82	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)	63	59	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (East Lake High School)	86	84	2%
End of Course US History (Pinellas)	70	59	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (East Lake High School)	41	38	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (East Lake High School)	69	61	8%
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	2234	2286	2.3%
African American	95	88	7.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	83	95	14.5%
Hispanic	312	357	14.4%
Pacific Islander	5	4	20%
White	1664	1645	1.1%
Two or More Races	74	97	31.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.2%	23.4%	1.3%

Schools Near East Lake 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
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	2,134	98	21.7	22.8%	1,523 (71.4%)	76 (3.6%)	354 (16.6%)	82 (3.8%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	94 (4.4%)	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
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	209	5	41.8	22.0%	157 (75.1%)	5 (2.4%)	30 (14.4%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	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
Palm Harbor University High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1900 Omaha St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 669-1131	2,502	112	22.3	25.6%	1,872 (74.8%)	46 (1.8%)	327 (13.1%)	151 (6.0%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.3%)	98 (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
Tarpon Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1411 Gulf Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-4900	1,086	51	21.2	42.8%	664 (61.1%)	102 (9.4%)	237 (21.8%)	21 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (5.4%)	46.7	341^st of 807 public high schools	57.7%		48.9	302^nd of 792 public high schools	61.9%	39	54.0	49.0	26.0	55.0	66.0	63.0	$9,584	$754	$8,829
James W. Mitchell High School	Public	9-12	2323 Little Rd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-9200	2,192	101	21.7	25.6%	1,540 (70.3%)	73 (3.3%)	358 (16.3%)	108 (4.9%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	100 (4.6%)	64.6	175^th of 807 public high schools	78.3%		60.6	194^th of 792 public high schools	75.5%	19	63.0	61.0	51.0	70.0	71.0	82.0	$8,029	$951	$7,077
Anclote High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1540 Sweetbriar Dr	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3000	1,202	59	20.5	66.2%	612 (50.9%)	144 (12.0%)	335 (27.9%)	28 (2.3%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (6.3%)	30.7	533^rd of 807 public high schools	34.0%		24.7	555^th of 792 public high schools	29.9%	22	41.0	40.0	23.0	37.0	57.0	60.0	$8,942	$1,270	$7,672
Countryside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 State Road 580	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 725-7956	1,593	79	20.1	38.9%	867 (54.4%)	167 (10.5%)	423 (26.6%)	46 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	83 (5.2%)	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
Gulf High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5355 School Rd	New Port Richey	34652	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 774-3300	1,532	84	18.1	63.6%	797 (52.0%)	149 (9.7%)	431 (28.1%)	45 (2.9%)	8 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	100 (6.5%)	24	600^th of 807 public high schools	25.7%		23.5	567^th of 792 public high schools	28.4%	33	36.0	33.0	26.0	43.0	40.0	55.0	$9,596	$1,618	$7,979
Dunedin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1651 Pinehurst Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4100	1,190	55	21.6	44.9%	656 (55.1%)	119 (10.0%)	326 (27.4%)	18 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.3%)	55 (4.6%)	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
Enterprise Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2495 Enterprise Road	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 474-1237	357	11	32.4	58.5%	169 (47.3%)	65 (18.2%)	97 (27.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake High School

What schools feed into East Lake High School?

East Lake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brooker Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Cypress Woods Elementary School
Elementary : Forest Lakes Elementary School
Elementary : Oldsmar Elementary School
Middle : Joseph L. Carwise Middle School

Is East Lake High School a good school?

East Lake High School ranks 123^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Lake High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,134 students attended East Lake High School.

What is the racial makeup of East Lake High School?

Students at East Lake High School are 71% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 4% African American.

What district is East Lake High School in?

Pinellas

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