Very Good
#1409 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 37% in state
Palm Harbor University High
High School · Pinellas · Palm Harbor, FL
A Pinellas high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1900 OMAHA ST, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
- Math 54% proficient (2021)
- Reading 72% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Palm Harbor University High score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 72% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Harbor University High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$90,037
Median home value
$424,200
Median rent
$1,655/mo
College educated
43.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34683; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 4–12 | 1.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Huntington Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North PinellasCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 10–12 | 2.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Dunedin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 1,190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #73 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
Palm Harbor University High is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Harbor University High
Palm Harbor University High is a public high school in Palm Harbor, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 2,502 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Palm Harbor University High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Harbor University High
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 #1,409 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Harbor University High's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Harbor University High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (727) 669-1131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 34683)
- 34,180
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
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 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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