Serving 168 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 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pinellas Secondary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pinellas Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinellas Secondary School is 0.63, 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
#3638 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
49%
21%
White
35%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Pinellas Secondary School's ranking?
Pinellas Secondary School is ranked #3638 out of 3,655 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 48% FL state average), while 6-9% 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 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Pinellas Secondary School?
168 students attend Pinellas Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pinellas Secondary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinellas Secondary School?
Pinellas Secondary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pinellas Secondary School offer ?
Pinellas Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pinellas Secondary School part of?
Pinellas Secondary School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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