Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Pinellas Westcoast Academy 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
7%
21%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School?
75 students attend Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School?
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School offer ?
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School part of?
Pinellas Westcoast Academy High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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