For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,429 students in Tarpon Springs, FL. The top ranked public high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL are East Lake High School, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas and Tarpon Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tarpon Springs, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tarpon Springs have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Tarpon Springs, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Lake High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tarpon Springs, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Rank: #22.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Klosterman Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 341-3521
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 341-3521
Grades: 10-12
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Tarpon Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Gulf Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-4900
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727) 943-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL include East Lake High School, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas and Tarpon Springs High School. Tarpon Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
How many public high schools are located in Tarpon Springs?
3 public high schools are located in Tarpon Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Tarpon Springs?
Tarpon Springs public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Tarpon Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tarpon Springs include: Tarpon Springs High School vs. East Lake High School
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