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WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

2909 MANSFIELD BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543 · (813) 346-6000 · Pasco County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,218 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,218
High
DISTRICT 1,138 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
24.8:1
89 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.8:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
16%
354 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 50%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
562
Grade 10
518
Grade 11
568
Grade 12
570
Student demographics
White
92642%
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
63329%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 38%
Black
24111%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 21%
Asian
26812%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
1336%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 4%
Native American
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
121%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,08449%
Female
1,13451%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
68.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +4.3pp since 2023
Math
62.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +10.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
67.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
73.2%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.2pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,218
-35 (-2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.8:1
was 20.5:1
% White
42%
was 51%
% Hispanic
29%
was 28%
% Black
11%
was 12%
% Asian
12%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL is a sprawling 9-12 campus in WESLEY CHAPEL, Florida, operated by PASCO. The school hosts 2,218 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 1,035 students each, so WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL sits 114% larger than that benchmark.

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL is one of 105 schools operated by PASCO, a district that instructs 86,873 students overall.

Demographically, WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL lists that the largest single group is White at 42%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest is composed of 29% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 11% Black, 6% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 72% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL logs 89 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 24.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.5:1, putting WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. Around 16% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Pasco County runs at roughly 37%, so the school's eligibility rate is below the surrounding baseline.

After controlling for student poverty, WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 73.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 67.0%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Pasco County shows median household income runs about $70,492, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL is one of 111 public schools in Pasco County (combined enrollment of about 86,873 students).

The closest other public school is WIREGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, roughly 0.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL. On composite proficiency, WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL comes 4th of 9 in the immediate cluster, higher than the nearby-schools average of 64.1%.

WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL has stayed largely flat, going from 2,253 students in 2018 to 2,218 in 2025. The White share of enrollment edged down from 51% to 42% over that span. Class-load math has rose: from 20.5:1 in 2018 to 24.8:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Pasco County at a glance

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Population
611,444
Census ACS
Median income
$70,492
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
111
86,873 students

Quick facts

School name
WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
District
PASCO
Address
2909 MANSFIELD BLVD, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543
Phone
(813) 346-6000
County
Pasco County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,218
Teachers (FTE)
89
Student–teacher ratio
24.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
354 (16%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120153006440
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL?
WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,218 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL serve?
WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 24.8:1 students per teacher at WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL?
WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 42% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% Black, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
WIREGRASS RANCH HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by PASCO.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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