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#1747 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 46% in state

Largo High School

High School · Pinellas · Largo, FL

A Pinellas high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

410 MISSOURI AVE N, Largo, FL 33770

  • Math 30% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 58% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation44%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism41.1%

Students at Largo High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2013
ELA
50%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2024
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Largo High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,071

Median home value

$245,200

Median rent

$1,481/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
44% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·211 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dropout Prevention SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–120.7 mi517Compare →
American Collegiate AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.0 mi165Compare →
Iva Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–121.4 mi123Compare →
Nina Harris Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–12Not available144Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#97 of 148
District spending per student
$12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Largo High School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Largo High School

Largo High School is a public high school in Largo, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 2,109 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Largo High School

What grades does Largo High School serve?

Largo High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Largo High School?

Largo High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Largo High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Largo High School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Largo High School rank in FL?

Largo High School ranks #1,747 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Largo High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Largo High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Largo High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Largo High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Largo High School a charter school?

No, Largo High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Largo High School a Title I school?

No, Largo High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Largo High School?

49.0% of students at Largo 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.1%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 33770)
25,005
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
49.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33770; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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