Serving 578 students in grades 9-12, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole's student population of 578 students has grown by 234% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is 0.48, 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
#1568 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole's ranking?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is ranked #1568 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?
The graduation rate of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?
578 students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole offer ?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole part of?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. (Full Day)
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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