Pinellas Park High School is a public secondary school in Largo, Florida, United States. It opened in the fall of 1976 and is part of the Pinellas County Schools system. The school mascot is the Patriot, and the school colors are red, white and blue.
Serving 1,831 students in grades 9-12, Pinellas Park High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,831 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinellas Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pinellas Park High School's student population of 1,831 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinellas Park High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinellas Park High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3220 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Park High School's ranking?
Pinellas Park High School is ranked #3220 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinellas Park High School often compared to?
Pinellas Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osceola Fundamental High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Park High School?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Park High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pinellas Park High School?
1,831 students attend Pinellas Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Pinellas Park High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinellas Park High School?
Pinellas Park High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Park High School offer ?
Pinellas Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Park High School part of?
Pinellas Park High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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