The most improved public high schools in Florida are South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, Devereux Treatment Program and Pace Center For Girls-jax.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 625
2,813
Avg. Improved Rank: 979
Most Improved Public High Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2813
(from 3,336 to 523)
(from 3,336 to 523)
Grades: 6-12
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
Grades: K-12
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
Grades: 6-12
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Rank: #44.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1464
(from 3,336 to 1,872)
(from 3,336 to 1,872)
Grades: 3-12
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Rank: #55.
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1448
(from 1,959 to 511)
(from 1,959 to 511)
Grades: 9-12
5780 Nw 158th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Rank: #66.
Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1349
(from 2,703 to 1,354)
(from 2,703 to 1,354)
Grades: 9-12
604 Nw 12 Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 326-0003
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 326-0003
Rank: #77.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1263
(from 3,181 to 1,918)
(from 3,181 to 1,918)
Grades: 2-12
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Rank: #88.
Academy Of Environmental Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1240
(from 1,828 to 588)
(from 1,828 to 588)
Grades: 9-12
12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Crystal River, FL 34429
(352) 795-8793
Rank: #99.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1204
(from 1,627 to 423)
(from 1,627 to 423)
Grades: 6-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1010.
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1137
(from 2,416 to 1,279)
(from 2,416 to 1,279)
Grades: 9-12
103 East Lucy St
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1064
(from 2,485 to 1,421)
(from 2,485 to 1,421)
Grades: K-12
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Rank: #1212.
Itechthomas A Edison Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1045
(from 2,880 to 1,835)
(from 2,880 to 1,835)
Grades: 9-12
6101 Nw 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 762-5000
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 762-5000
Rank: #1313.
Southwest Miami Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +997
(from 3,013 to 2,016)
(from 3,013 to 2,016)
Grades: 9-12
8855 Sw 50th Ter
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 274-0181
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 274-0181
Rank: #1414.
Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +976
(from 3,150 to 2,174)
(from 3,150 to 2,174)
Grades: 9-12
3232 Moss Hill Rd
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Vernon, FL 32462
(850) 535-2046
Rank: #1515.
Biotechrichmond Heights 9-12 High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +862
(from 1,828 to 966)
(from 1,828 to 966)
Grades: 9-12
15020 Sw 102nd Ave
Miami, FL 33185
(786) 573-5353
Miami, FL 33185
(786) 573-5353
Rank: #1616.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +859
(from 3,273 to 2,414)
(from 3,273 to 2,414)
Grades: 9-12
320 N Trowell Ave
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3131
Umatilla, FL 32784
(352) 669-3131
Rank: #1717.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +805
(from 3,566 to 2,761)
(from 3,566 to 2,761)
Grades: 9-12
2235 Ne Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 474-8836
Rank: #1818.
Henry D Perry Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +801
(from 3,622 to 2,821)
(from 3,622 to 2,821)
Grades: PK-12
3400 Wildcat Way
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Rank: #1919.
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +780
(from 1,721 to 941)
(from 1,721 to 941)
Grades: 8-12
14100 Nw 89th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Rank: #2020.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +752
(from 2,624 to 1,872)
(from 2,624 to 1,872)
Grades: 8-12
840 Third Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Rank: #2121.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +739
(from 3,336 to 2,597)
(from 3,336 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
328 Ne 1st Ave, Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Rank: #2222.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +734
(from 3,258 to 2,524)
(from 3,258 to 2,524)
Grades: K-12
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Rank: #2323.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +728
(from 3,595 to 2,867)
(from 3,595 to 2,867)
Grades: PK-12
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Rank: #2424.
Mater Academy Bay High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +725
(from 1,623 to 898)
(from 1,623 to 898)
Grades: 9-12
22025 Sw 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33190
(305) 969-5989
Miami, FL 33190
(305) 969-5989
Rank: #2525.
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +691
(from 2,703 to 2,012)
(from 2,703 to 2,012)
Grades: 9-12
3000 Se 9th St
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 509-6901
Homestead, FL 33035
(786) 509-6901
Rank: #2626.
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +681
(from 1,439 to 758)
(from 1,439 to 758)
Grades: 9-12
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Rank: #2727.
Mater Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +679
(from 2,172 to 1,493)
(from 2,172 to 1,493)
Grades: 9-12
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
Grades: K-12
1 Christopher St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8560
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8560
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Pace
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
Grades: 6-12
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
Grades: 6-12
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Manatee High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +657
(from 2,323 to 1,666)
(from 2,323 to 1,666)
Grades: 9-12
902 33rd Street Ct W
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 714-7300
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
South Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +657
(from 2,831 to 2,174)
(from 2,831 to 2,174)
Grades: 9-12
6161 W. Woolbright Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 369-7000
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
(561) 369-7000
Rank: #3333.
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +646
(from 2,802 to 2,156)
(from 2,802 to 2,156)
Grades: 9-12
10151 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-8324
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-8324
Rank: #3434.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +637
(from 759 to 122)
(from 759 to 122)
Grades: 10-12
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Rank: #3535.
West Nassau County High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +625
(from 1,824 to 1,199)
(from 1,824 to 1,199)
Grades: 9-12
1 Warrior Dr
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3461
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