For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public high schools serving 31,130 students in Pinellas County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Pinellas County, FL are St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Osceola Fundamental High School and Palm Harbor University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pinellas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Pinellas County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pinellas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 234 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
| 2,474 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
| 2,286 students
Rank: #55.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Pinellas Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 4th St Sw
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
| 1,723 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
| 578 students
Rank: #99.
Pinellas Virtual Franchise
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 4th Ave Sw
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Clearwater, FL 33762
(727) 588-6448
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologie
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pinellas Teleschool
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 141 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Pinellas Virtual K-12
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5900 16th St. S
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
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5255 140th Ave N
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: K-12
| 48 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
| 1,139 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
| 1,546 students
Rank: #1616.
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
| 1,736 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 1,203 students
Rank: #1818.
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
| 2,055 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 1,160 students
Rank: #2020.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 62 students
Rank: #2121.
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
| 1,822 students
Rank: #2222.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1197 East Bay Dr
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 474-8836
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 474-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #2323.
Enterprise Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N Mcmullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 474-1237
Clearwater, FL 33759
(727) 474-1237
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #2424.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 43 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 1,741 students
Rank: #2626.
Clearwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 298-1620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,664 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 1,919 students
Rank: #2828.
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
| 1,423 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 915 students
Rank: #3030.
Nina Harris Ese Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 154 students
Rank: #3131.
Dropout Prevention School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 379 students
Rank: #3232.
Disston Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 106 students
Rank: #3333.
Paul B. Stephens Ese Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 165 students
Rank: #3434.
Calvin A. Hunsinger School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 68 students
Rank: #3535.
Richard L. Sanders School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5025 76th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
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Pinellas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ami Kids Center For Personal Growth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3101 Pass-a-grille Way
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Ami Kids Pinellas (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3103 Gulf Blvd
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Ben Gamla Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1685 S Belcher Rd
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 642-1593
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Charles Britt Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3001 26th Ave S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 893-2731
Grades: 6-12
| 26 students
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
540 S Hercules Ave
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 469-4190
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Daniel Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
855 S Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Dees - Ptec Clearwater Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6100 154th Avenue N
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Clearwater, FL 34620
(727) 588-6020
Grades: 12
| 74 students
Dees - Ptec St. Petersburg Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Grades: 10-12
| 50 students
1001 51st St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-5580
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-5580
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Windsor Middle Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5175 45th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Grades: 6-8
| 200 students
Eckerd Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 298-2778
Grades: 5-12
| 41 students
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 4-12
| 53 students
Ewes - E-tu-makee Camp (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
100 N. Starcrest Drive
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Ewes-e-nini-hassee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
7027 East Stage Coach Trail
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Clearwater, FL 33765
(352) 726-3883
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
Ewes-eckerd Intensive Halfway (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
100 N Starcrest Dr
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 34625
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Ewes-eckerd Youth Challenge (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
201 Culbreath Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Extended Transition At Ptec Clearwater High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Extended Transition At Ptec St. Petersburg High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6032
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Extended Transition Countywide Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5125 11th Avenue S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Grades: 12
| 182 students
Extended Transition, South County High School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
1124 Central Ave
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 669-1220
Grades: 12
| n/a students
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
301 4th Street, Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Gulf/lake Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
14500 49th St N
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Clearwater, FL 33760
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
Home Builders-project Craft (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 4th Street Sw
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Imagine Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Imagine Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
1660 Palmetto St
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 298-1609
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
1715 Kings Hwy
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Clearwater, FL 33755
(727) 469-5963
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
1400 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2955
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2955
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
250 1st Ave Ne
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Largo, FL 33770
(727) 588-3566
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pinellas County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pinellas County, FL include St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Osceola Fundamental High School and Palm Harbor University High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pinellas County?
43 public high schools are located in Pinellas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pinellas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pinellas County include: East Lake High School vs. Palm Harbor University High School, Palm Harbor University High School vs. East Lake High School, Nina Harris Ese Center vs. Ese Countywide
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