ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL

ZHS.PASCO.K12.FL.US

1,656 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Zephyrhills High School, located in Zephyrhills, Florida, serves as a cornerstone of the Pasco County School District. As a traditional public high school, it offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and workforce entry. The school is known for its deep roots in the local community, fostering a culture of school spirit and pride, often centered around its long-standing athletic traditions and extracurricular programs.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Zephyrhills High School provides a variety of career-focused programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities to help students earn college credit while still in high school. By focusing on both rigorous academics and personal development, the school strives to equip its diverse student body with the skills and support necessary to succeed after graduation. As part of the Pasco County system, the school continues to emphasize the district's commitment to innovation, student achievement, and community engagement.

1,656

Total Students

82.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZEPHYRHILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	873
Hispanic	451
Black	223
Asian	21
Two or More	85
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
873 (52.7 %)
Hispanic
451 (27.2 %)
Black
223 (13.5 %)
Two or More
85 (5.1 %)
Asian
21 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)794-6100
Website:	http://ZHS.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,656
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	677
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 432

Grade 10 425

Grade 11 436

Grade 12 363