Top Rankings
Pinellas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public high schools serving 30,573 students in Pinellas School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Pinellas School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Pinellas School District have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Lake High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
155 Schools
1,359 Schools
# Students
91,128 Students
1,018,194 Students
# Teachers
5,591 Teachers
47,274 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Pinellas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
129 Students
2,848 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,613 Students
29,851 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
18,585 Students
370,812 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
37%
# Black Students
17,505 Students
215,610 Students
% Black Students
19%
21%
# White Students
45,821 Students
359,382 Students
% White Students
50%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
247 Students
1,845 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,228 Students
37,846 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3,532
2,749
# Students in K Grade:
6,015
6,486
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,317
6,654
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,502
6,799
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,683
7,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,696
7,245
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,398
6,924
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,356
19,219
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,532
24,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,489
25,991
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,284
233,102
# Students in 10th Grade:
7,751
236,121
# Students in 11th Grade:
7,295
221,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
7,278
213,834
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,204 is higher than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,514 is higher than the state median of $11,603. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,203 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,232 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,204
$11,949
Spending / Student
$13,514
$11,603
Best Pinellas School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Grades: 10-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Osceola Fundamental High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9751 98th St
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Seminole, FL 33777
(727) 547-7717
Grades: 9-12
| 1,715 students
Rank: #33.
Palm Harbor University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1131
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
(727) 669-1131
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #44.
East Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Rank: #55.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Klosterman Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 341-3521
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 341-3521
Grades: 10-12
| 209 students
Rank: #66.
Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6304
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
St. Petersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1842
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1842
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #88.
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12611 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 545-6405
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 545-6405
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Rank: #99.
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Third Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Grades: 8-12
| 147 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pinellas Virtual K-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14405 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Pinellas Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: K-12
| 83 students
Rank: #1414.
Tarpon Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-4900
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #1515.
Seminole High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8401 131st St
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
Seminole, FL 33776
(727) 547-7536
Grades: 9-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #1616.
Charles Britt Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 26th Ave S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1717.
Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 16th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 570-3138
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 570-3138
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #1818.
Dunedin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1651 Pinehurst Rd
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-4100
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 469-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #1919.
Largo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Missouri Ave N
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3758
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3758
Grades: 9-12
| 2,109 students
Rank: #2020.
Gibbs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-5452
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-5452
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #2121.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 462-1515
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #2222.
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Grades: 9-12
| 1,975 students
Rank: #2323.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2424.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2495 Enterprise Road
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 474-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #2525.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Gateway Center Blvd
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 456-1566
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 456-1566
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #2626.
Countryside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 State Road 580
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7956
Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 725-7956
Grades: 9-12
| 1,593 students
Rank: #2727.
Clearwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1951 Gulf To Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,637 students
Rank: #2828.
Pinellas Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6305 118th Ave
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 538-7410
Largo, FL 33773
(727) 538-7410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #2929.
Boca Ciega High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 58th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2780
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2780
Grades: 9-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #3030.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2916
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2916
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: #3131.
Nina Harris Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6000 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: #3232.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 4th St Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Rank: #3333.
Disston Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5125 11th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Grades: 5-12
| 101 students
Rank: #3434.
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2935 County Road 193
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7982
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 725-7982
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Rank: #3535.
Calvin A. Hunsinger School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1863 N Betty Ln
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-4260
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-4260
Grades: K-12
| 115 students
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