Serving 130 students in grades 6-12, Pinellas Teleschool ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinellas Teleschool's student population of 130 students has grown by 293% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinellas Teleschool ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinellas Teleschool is 0.53, 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
#2689 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Teleschool's ranking?
Pinellas Teleschool is ranked #2689 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Teleschool?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Teleschool is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pinellas Teleschool?
130 students attend Pinellas Teleschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pinellas Teleschool students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinellas Teleschool?
Pinellas Teleschool has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Teleschool offer ?
Pinellas Teleschool offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Teleschool part of?
Pinellas Teleschool is part of Pinellas School District.
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