Below Average
#3173 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pinellas Secondary School
High School · Pinellas · Pinellas Park, FL
A high school in Pinellas Park, FL where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8570 66TH ST N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- Math 9% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 8% vs FL 52% (2024)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinellas Secondary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (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 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinellas Secondary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinellas Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,378
Median home value
$251,200
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33781; 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 | 6.2private | 5–12 | 0.1 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Center Academy PrepPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 5–12 | 0.1 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Ese CountywideEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Nina Harris Ese CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 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
- #142 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 Secondary School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinellas Secondary School
Pinellas Secondary School is a public high school in Pinellas Park, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 79 students in grades 6th-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,173 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinellas Secondary School
What grades does Pinellas Secondary School serve?
Pinellas Secondary School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinellas Secondary School?
Pinellas Secondary School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Secondary School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinellas Secondary School rank in FL?
Pinellas Secondary School ranks #3,173 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinellas Secondary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinellas Secondary School 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 Secondary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinellas Secondary School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pinellas Secondary School a charter school?
No, Pinellas Secondary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinellas Secondary School a Title I school?
No, Pinellas Secondary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinellas Secondary School?
81.0% of students at Pinellas Secondary 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Phone
- (727) 549-6550
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 33781)
- 27,357
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 33781; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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