Serving 794 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinellas Preparatory Academy's student population of 794 students has grown by 80% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 106% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinellas Preparatory Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#996 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy is ranked #996 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinellas Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Pinellas Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Plato Academy Largo Charter School, Plato Seminole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
794 students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pinellas Preparatory Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Preparatory Academy offer ?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pinellas Preparatory Academy part of?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School - 12:00pm Dismissal
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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