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Professional & Technical High School
High School · OSCEOLA
501 SIMPSON RD, Kissimmee, FL 34744
About Professional & Technical High School
Professional & Technical High School serves 533 students in grades 9-12 in Kissimmee, providing specialized vocational and technical education with impressive academic results. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.2:1 and 23 full-time equivalent teachers, the school has earned an exceptional MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #387 out of 3,816 Florida high schools, placing it in the 90th percentile statewide. The school demonstrates outstanding academic performance with a 9.9 out of 10 academic score and particularly strong results in English Language Arts and Reading, where 91% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels.
This combination of technical training and solid academic foundation prepares students well for both workforce entry and continued education. Located on Simpson Road in Kissimmee's 34744 ZIP code, the school serves a diverse suburban community of approximately 61,000 residents. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a stable middle-class area with a median household income of $63,320 and median home values around $291,800.
With 26% of local residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 12.5%, the school operates in a supportive community environment that values both technical skills and academic achievement within Osceola County's large suburban setting.
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Professional & Technical High School — Students at Professional & Technical High School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 6 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
📈 ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.
How Professional & Technical High School Compares
See how Professional & Technical High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2020-21 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 72% (2019) to 62% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 82% (2019) to 77% (2021).
Location
501 SIMPSON RD, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 34744 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,320
Median Home Value
$291,800
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
Population
60,995
College Educated
25.8%
Homeownership
67.8%
Avg Commute
35.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
38.4
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| ZENITH ACCELERATED ACADEMY KISSIMMEE, FL | 5.3 |
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 41.5%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Osceola County
- Phone
- (407) 518-5407
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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How We Rate Schools
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Common questions about Professional & Technical High School
What grades does Professional & Technical High School serve?
Professional & Technical High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Professional & Technical High School?
Professional & Technical High School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Professional & Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Professional & Technical High School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Professional & Technical High School rank in FL?
Professional & Technical High School is ranked #2132 out of 3,738 schools in FL.
What is Professional & Technical High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Professional & Technical High School has a composite rating of 5.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
What are the test scores at Professional & Technical High School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Professional & Technical High School has 67.0% math proficiency and 85.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Professional & Technical High School a charter school?
No, Professional & Technical High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Professional & Technical High School a Title I school?
No, Professional & Technical High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Professional & Technical High School?
41.5% of students at Professional & Technical High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.