For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 278 students in 33781, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33781, FL are Nina Harris Ese Center, Richard L. Sanders School and Pinellas Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33781 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33781, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33781 have a Graduation Rate of 33%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nina Harris Ese Center, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33781, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nina Harris Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Richard L. Sanders School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5025 76th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Gr: K-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pinellas Secondary School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8570 66th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 549-6550
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
33781, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ese Countywide (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
6698 68th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 105:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Oak Park School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6700 86th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 490-5600
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 490-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33781, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33781, FL include Nina Harris Ese Center, Richard L. Sanders School and Pinellas Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in 33781?
3 public high schools are located in 33781.
What is the racial composition of students in 33781?
33781 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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