For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,808 students in 34654, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 34654, FL are Dayspring Academy, River Ridge High School and Pace Center For Girls. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 34654 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 34654, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 34654 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River Ridge High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34654, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayspring Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9732 Little Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 862-8600
Grades: K-12
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #33.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
34654, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7545 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 859-9323
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 859-9323
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
11646 Town Center Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 774-7200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 34654, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 34654, FL include Dayspring Academy, River Ridge High School and Pace Center For Girls.
How many public high schools are located in 34654?
3 public high schools are located in 34654.
What is the racial composition of students in 34654?
34654 public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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