Top 10 Best Florida Vocational Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 vocational public schools serving 3,510 students in Florida.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top ranked vocational public schools in Florida are Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Mcfatter Technical College and Sheridan Technical College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Vocational Public Schools in Florida (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Nova Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Professional & Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 518-5407
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Atlantic Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Marchman Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #77.
Maynard A Traviss Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Ridge Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7700 State Road 544
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 419-3060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Angeline Academy Of Innovation
Vocational School
8916 Angeline School Way
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 794-2000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Coral Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
360 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
D.a. Dorsey Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
7100 Nw 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 693-2490
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Emerald Coast Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
761 N 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
First Coast Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3282
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
George Stone Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
2400 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
3275 Nw 42nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 871-3143
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Immokalee Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
508 N 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-0001
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation
Vocational School
Magnet School
7227 Land O Lakes Blvd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 794-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
750 Nw 20th St
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 324-6070
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lively Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7555
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Manatee Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
6305 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
5780 Nw 158th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Florida Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6764
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
301 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-7060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College South Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
2900 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 251-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College West Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
955 E Story Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Technical College Kissimmee Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 344-5080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Technical College Poinciana Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
1020 Cypress Parkway
Kissimmee, FL 34759
(407) 343-7341
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Technical College St Cloud Campus
Vocational School
Magnet School
2901 17th St
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 343-7342
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked vocational public schools in Florida?
The top ranked vocational public schools in Florida include Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Mcfatter Technical College and Sheridan Technical College.
How many vocational public schools are located in Florida?
40 vocational public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida vocational public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

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