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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.
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