Anclote High School is a four-year public high school in Holiday, Florida, located next to Paul R. Smith Middle School. The school opened on August 24, 2009 with grades 9 through 12; the first graduating class was in 2011. Vanessa Moon is the current principal.
Serving 1,150 students in grades 9-12, Anclote 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anclote High School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,150 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
White, Royal blue, Silver
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
Anclote High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anclote High School is 0.66, 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
#3008 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
38%
Black
12%
21%
White
48%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Shark
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anclote High School's ranking?
Anclote High School is ranked #3008 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Anclote High School often compared to?
Anclote High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gulf High School, James W. Mitchell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anclote High School?
The graduation rate of Anclote High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Anclote High School?
1,150 students attend Anclote High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Anclote High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anclote High School?
Anclote High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Anclote High School offer ?
Anclote High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anclote High School part of?
Anclote High School is part of Pasco School District.
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