Very Good
#1117 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 30% in state
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
High School · Pinellas · Seminole, FL
A Pinellas high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
12611 86TH AVE, Seminole, FL 33776
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 53% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,068/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seminole), 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
$101,618
Median home value
$436,700
Median rent
$2,291/mo
College educated
46.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,388 | Compare → |
| Learning Independence for Tomorrow Inc. (lift)Private · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Indian Rocks Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 908 | Compare → |
| Osceola Fundamental HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,715 | Compare → |
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
- #58 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
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is a public high school in Seminole, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 553 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
What grades does Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole serve?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole rank in FL?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole ranks #1,117 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole 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 Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole a charter school?
No, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole a Title I school?
No, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
41.2% of students at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole 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
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (727) 545-6405
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 33776)
- 12,711
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 33776; 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, 2018-2021, multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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