Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinellas Preparatory Academy's student population of 764 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinellas Preparatory Academy is 0.60, 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
#927 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy is ranked #927 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pinellas Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Pinellas Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Plato Academy Largo Charter School, Plato Seminole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
764 students attend Pinellas Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pinellas Preparatory Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Preparatory Academy offer ?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Preparatory Academy part of?
Pinellas Preparatory Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last day for Aftercare
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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