For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,397 students in Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Petersburg, FL are St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg High School and Northeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Petersburg, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saint Petersburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Saint Petersburg, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Petersburg High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Saint Petersburg, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,736 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 16th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 570-3138
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 570-3138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2220 62nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 825-3710
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Gibbs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-5452
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-5452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Gr: 9-12 | 1,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Boca Ciega High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 58th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2780
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2916
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2916
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Disston Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5125 11th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Gr: 5-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Lealman Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4900 28th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 528-5802
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 528-5802
Gr: 5-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
Charter School
244 2nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33733
(727) 302-6883
Saint Petersburg, FL 33733
(727) 302-6883
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Saint Petersburg, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alfred Adler Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4515 38th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Gr: K-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Ami Kids Center For Personal Growth (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3101 Pass-a-grille Way
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Saint Petersburg, FL 33706
(727) 471-0390
Gr: 6-11
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 221-5395
3815 43rd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 570-3059
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Dees - Ptec St. Petersburg Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 588-6020
Gr: 10-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 58%
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7872
5175 45th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Extended Transition Countywide Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5125 11th Avenue S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Gr: 12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Imagine Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 93%
1950 1st Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 821-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Life Skills Center Of Pinellas County (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4901 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 322-1758
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 322-1758
Gr: 9-12
749 Madeira Beach Causeway
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7838
Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
(727) 547-7838
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4901 Central Ave
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 216-7757
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 216-7757
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 65%
North Pinellas Secondary (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1960 E Druid Rd
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 298-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 298-3710
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
North Ward Secondary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
327 11th Avenue, N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-2930
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-2930
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Pinellas Technical College - Street Petersburg (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
901 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2500
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2500
Ptec - Street Petersburg - Team Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
901 34th Street, S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2500
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Minority enrollment: 43%
8131 Macoma Dr Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3178
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-3178
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
501 62nd Ave Ne
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-5150
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 570-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Minority enrollment: 43%
4515 38th Ave North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 329-9545
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2742
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2742
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
296 Mirror Lake Dr N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-2723
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 893-2723
University Preparatory Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1701 10th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 588-6209
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 588-6209
Gr: K-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 445:1
1701 10st S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(813) 272-4050
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(813) 272-4050
Gr: K-8
5175 45th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 475-1297
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Petersburg, FL include St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg High School and Northeast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Petersburg?
11 public high schools are located in Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Saint Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saint Petersburg include: Northeast High School vs. St. Petersburg High School, Gibbs High School vs. Lakewood High School, St. Petersburg High School vs. Northeast High School
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