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Public high school · Pinellas · Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor University High

Palm Harbor University High rates 7.4, among the strongest high schools in Pinellas, where the rated median is 5.9.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Pinellas median is 5.9.

#1,054 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Pinellas: 29 high schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

A Pinellas high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,054 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 65 of 149 in Pinellas.

Palm Harbor University High is listed in Pinellas, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math70%21 points above the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 531 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading79%18 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,131 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2026.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.5
25% of the rating
Academics
8.3
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.5
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 34683; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Palm Harbor University High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$90,037
Median home value
$424,200
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
48
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
22
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
51
Bikeable
County reported crime
1,699/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses · IB Programme
42.4% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · 194 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
25 sports
11 boys' · 14 girls' · 29 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Palm Harbor University High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Palm Harbor University High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Palm Harbor University High School (PHUHS) is a public high school in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving grades 9–12 2. The campus was built in 1996 and originally intended to cooperate with the University of South Florida, though this partnership did not materialize 2. The school’s mascot is the Hurricane, and its colors are navy and maroon 2. Students participate in either the traditional University Program or one of two magnet programs: International Baccalaureate (IB) or the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions (CWMP) 2. The CWMP program includes a biomedical focus added in the 2014–2015 school year and the Career Academy of Business Administration and Management (C.A.B.A.M.) 2. The school offers dual enrollment opportunities and has reported a 100% graduation rate for the 2024-25 school year as part of Pinellas County Schools 1. PHUHS Robotics has qualified for World Championships in Houston 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.phuhs.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Palm Harbor University High serve?

Palm Harbor University High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Palm Harbor University High?

Palm Harbor University High has an enrollment of approximately 2,502 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Harbor University High?

The student-teacher ratio at Palm Harbor University High is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Palm Harbor University High rank in FL?

Palm Harbor University High ranks #1,054 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Palm Harbor University High's MySchoolScout rating?

Palm Harbor University High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Palm Harbor University High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Harbor University High has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Palm Harbor University High a charter school?

No, Palm Harbor University High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Palm Harbor University High a Title I school?

No, Palm Harbor University High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Harbor University High?

25.6% of students at Palm Harbor University High 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,502
Student-teacher ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Pinellas County
4-year graduation
98.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#65 of 149
Schools in district
153
District spending per student
$12,514
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 34683)
34,180
Area average commute
27.3 min
Area median age
47.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.