Tarpon Springs High School vs. East Lake High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tarpon Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
East Lake High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,139 students in grades 9-12, Tarpon Springs 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,286 students in grades 9-12, East Lake High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,139 students
2,286 students
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% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
101 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of East Lake High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of East Lake High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-bfUgCxM.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
23:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1136 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of East Lake High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of East Lake High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-9DtEaX.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
55%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
65%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-lpJ4Ox.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
82%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Lake High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-boV2rTw.png)
Graduation Rate
98%
≥99%
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![This chart displays graduation rate of East Lake High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays graduation rate of East Lake High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/graduation_rate/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-blANL2G.png)
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
284
590
Grade 10 Students
310
574
Grade 11 Students
297
559
Grade 12 Students
244
563
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
19%
16%
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% Black
11%
4%
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% White
64%
72%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Lake High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Lake High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-h7UIC4.png)
Diversity Score
0.55
0.46
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![This chart displays the diversity score of East Lake High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of East Lake High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/19000/19488/east-lake-high-school-chart-HyMh3f.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
19%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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