Zephyrhills High School is a public high school in Zephyrhills, Florida, United States. It is one of fifteen public high schools in the District School Board of Pasco County. ZHS athletic teams compete as the Bulldogs.
Serving 1,740 students in grades 9-12, Zephyrhills High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zephyrhills High School's student population of 1,740 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Zephyrhills High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zephyrhills High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3105 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
50%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zephyrhills High School's ranking?
Zephyrhills High School is ranked #3105 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Zephyrhills High School often compared to?
Zephyrhills High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesley Chapel High School, Pasco High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zephyrhills High School?
The graduation rate of Zephyrhills High School is 87%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zephyrhills High School?
1,740 students attend Zephyrhills High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Zephyrhills High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zephyrhills High School?
Zephyrhills High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zephyrhills High School offer ?
Zephyrhills High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zephyrhills High School part of?
Zephyrhills High School is part of Pasco School District.
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