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#1676 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 44% in state

St. Petersburg High School

High School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL

A Pinellas high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2501 5TH AVE N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

  • Math 31% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation45.7%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism27.7%

Students at St. Petersburg High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
26%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2024
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where St. Petersburg High School 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,083/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Petersburg), 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

$69,704

Median home value

$279,000

Median rent

$1,387/mo

College educated

34.8%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
45.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·337 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Community Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–121.3 mi109Compare →
Gibbs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.3 mi1,131Compare →
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–122.0 mi146Compare →
Disston AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.65–122.5 mi101Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#91 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

St. Petersburg High School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About St. Petersburg High School

St. Petersburg High School is a public high school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 1,710 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St. Petersburg High School

What grades does St. Petersburg High School serve?

St. Petersburg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St. Petersburg High School?

St. Petersburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg High School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does St. Petersburg High School rank in FL?

St. Petersburg High School ranks #1,676 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is St. Petersburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St. Petersburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 St. Petersburg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Petersburg High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is St. Petersburg High School a charter school?

No, St. Petersburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is St. Petersburg High School a Title I school?

No, St. Petersburg High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Petersburg High School?

35.3% of students at St. Petersburg High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,710
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.7%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 33713)
31,835
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
42.4
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 33713; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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