Serving 525 students in grades 9-12, Professional & Technical High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Professional & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Professional & Technical High School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Professional & Technical High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Professional & Technical High School is 0.54, 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
#533 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
65%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
16%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professional & Technical High School's ranking?
Professional & Technical High School is ranked #533 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Professional & Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Professional & Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Professional & Technical High School?
525 students attend Professional & Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Professional & Technical High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Professional & Technical High School?
Professional & Technical High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Professional & Technical High School offer ?
Professional & Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Professional & Technical High School part of?
Professional & Technical High School is part of Osceola School District.
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