Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
68%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School?
75 students attend Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School?
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School offer ?
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School part of?
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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