For the 2025 school year, there are 36 blue ribbon public high schools serving 31,826 students in Florida.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Florida are Pine View School, West Shore Junior/senior High School and A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Florida blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Gr: 2-12 | 1,674 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
West Shore Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Gr: 7-12 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
777 Glades Rd Bldg 30
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Gr: K-12 | 1,333 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Gr: 7-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,360 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Neocity Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
195 Neocity Way
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 933-3903
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 933-3903
Gr: 9-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Gr: 5-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 College Blvd E
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 729-4949
Gr: 9-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,548 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Alexander W Dreyfoos Junior School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
501 S Sapodilla Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 802-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,368 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,841 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-5673
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Suncoast Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1717 Avenue S
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
West Palm Beach, FL 33404
(561) 882-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Gr: 10-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Gr: 7-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2020.
Atlantic Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Pompano Beach High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Ne 13th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 322-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,311 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2222.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 3,296 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
State College Of Florida Collegiate School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5840 26th St W
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Bradenton, FL 34207
(941) 752-5491
Gr: 6-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Nova Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Somerset Arts Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20807 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Hollywood, FL 33029
(954) 442-0233
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Design & Architecture Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-7135
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2828.
International Studies Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Legacy High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Ne 23rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-7911
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Cocoa Beach Junior/senior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Minutemen Cswy
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
(321) 783-1776
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
(321) 783-1776
Gr: 7-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3434.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Gr: 6-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
St. Petersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2501 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1842
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1842
Gr: 9-12 | 1,710 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Florida?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Florida include Pine View School, West Shore Junior/senior High School and A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Florida?
36 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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