Professional & Technical High School

501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Professional & Technical High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Professional & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Professional & Technical High School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Professional & Technical High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Professional & Technical High School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#329 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
70-74%
52%
85%
52%
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
70%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
15%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professional & Technical High School's ranking?
Professional & Technical High School is ranked #329 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Professional & Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Professional & Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Professional & Technical High School?
533 students attend Professional & Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Professional & Technical High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Professional & Technical High School?
Professional & Technical High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Professional & Technical High School offer ?
Professional & Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Professional & Technical High School part of?
Professional & Technical High School is part of Osceola School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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