Pasco County Schools have recently been recognized as significant examples of schools that meet and exceed the State's new higher standards for quality. In fact, in 1998, twelve schools received the Commissioners of Education's Five Star School Award. This is the highest award available to exemplary school in the State of Florida.

In addition, students from Pasco County's fourth and fifth grade levels were models for the state's new Comprehensive Assessment Test, which sets a higher standard for students in the entire state of Florida.

Pasco County is currently working on several new projects including an International Baccalaureate Program for ninth grade students, continuing advancements in the Gifted Program, and school-age child care a Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment.

Demographics and Statistics

• Total school population (1990 Census) was 46,760
• 32,881 ( 94.5%) public school
• 10,298 enrolled in college
• 25 public elementary schools
• 8 public middle schools
• 10 public high schools
• Pupil/teacher ratio is 18/1 per pupil
• Expenditure is $3,976
• 66.9% of the county has a high school education or better
• 9.1% have a Bachelor degree or better

All students in Florida must pass the High School Competency Test (HSCT) in either their junior or senior year. The following figures represent the percentage of Pasco County's public school students passing the test.

• Communications: The state average was 89% Pasco County was 92% (1993)
• Mathematics: The state average was 77% Pasco County was 76% (1993)

All Students entering the Pasco County Public School System must have proof of a physical exam and immunizations as well as a birth certificate and proof of residency.

• Pasco County Schools Web Site
• A Detailed Directory of Schools     
• The Pasco County School District Telephone Directory
• School Indicators Report

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