Below Average
#3172 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pinellas High Innovation
School · Pinellas · Clearwater, FL
A school in Clearwater, FL where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1220 PALMETTO ST, Clearwater, FL 33755
- Math 5% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinellas High Innovation score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 7% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 9% (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 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinellas High Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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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
$59,613
Median home value
$300,200
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33755; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Academy InternationalPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Calvin A. Hunsinger SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Washburn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| Nina Harris Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #141 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
Pinellas High Innovation is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinellas High Innovation
Pinellas High Innovation is a public school in Clearwater, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 172 students in grades 4th-10th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,172 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinellas High Innovation
What grades does Pinellas High Innovation serve?
Pinellas High Innovation serves students in grades 4th through 10th.
How many students attend Pinellas High Innovation?
Pinellas High Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 172 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas High Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas High Innovation is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinellas High Innovation rank in FL?
Pinellas High Innovation ranks #3,172 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinellas High Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinellas High Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Pinellas High Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinellas High Innovation has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pinellas High Innovation a charter school?
No, Pinellas High Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinellas High Innovation a Title I school?
No, Pinellas High Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinellas High Innovation?
79.7% of students at Pinellas High Innovation 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
- 4th – 10th
- Enrollment
- 172
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (727) 298-1616
- Area population (ZIP 33755)
- 28,057
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 · 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.
- 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 33755; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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