For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 623 students in Pinellas Park, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pinellas Park, FL are Hospital/homebound, Pace Center For Girls and Nina Harris Ese Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinellas Park, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pinellas Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Pinellas Park, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nina Harris Ese Center, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pinellas Park, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hospital/homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8570 66th St N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 462-1515
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 462-1515
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Gateway Center Blvd
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 456-1566
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 456-1566
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Nina Harris Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 70th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7850
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Richard L. Sanders School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5025 76th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-7728
Gr: K-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Ese Countywide
Special Education School
6698 68th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 547-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Pinellas Park, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6886 102nd Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 547-7834
Pinellas Park, FL 33782
(727) 547-7834
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Oak Park School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6700 86th Ave N
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 490-5600
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
(727) 490-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pinellas Park, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pinellas Park, FL include Hospital/homebound, Pace Center For Girls and Nina Harris Ese Center.
How many public high schools are located in Pinellas Park?
5 public high schools are located in Pinellas Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pinellas Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pinellas Park include: Ese Countywide vs. Nina Harris Ese Center, Nina Harris Ese Center vs. Ese Countywide
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