Professional & Technical High School

501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
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9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 544 students in grades 9-12, Professional & Technical High School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (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 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Professional & Technical High School's student population of 544 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Professional & Technical High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 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)
#540 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
52%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

85%
52%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
70%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

White
16%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
84%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
88%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
19.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-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 Professional & Technical High School's ranking?
Professional & Technical High School is ranked #540 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Professional & Technical High School often compared to?
Professional & Technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orange Technical College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 88%.
How many students attend Professional & Technical High School?
544 students attend Professional & Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Professional & Technical High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Professional & Technical High School?
Professional & Technical High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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 Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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