Serving 79 students in grades 6-12, Pinellas Secondary 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinellas Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinellas Secondary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinellas Secondary 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 Secondary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3620 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
67%
21%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Secondary School's ranking?
Pinellas Secondary School is ranked #3620 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Secondary School is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pinellas Secondary School?
79 students attend Pinellas Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Pinellas Secondary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinellas Secondary School?
Pinellas Secondary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Secondary School offer ?
Pinellas Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Secondary School part of?
Pinellas Secondary School is part of Pinellas School District.
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