Tarpon Springs High School serves 1,174 students in grades 9-12.
Tarpon Springs High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarpon Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tarpon Springs High School's student population of 1,174 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarpon Springs High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Tarpon Springs High School is 0.54, 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
#2439 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
9%
21%
White
64%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarpon Springs High School's ranking?
Tarpon Springs High School is ranked #2439 out of 3,655 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tarpon Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Tarpon Springs High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tarpon Springs High School?
1,174 students attend Tarpon Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Tarpon Springs High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarpon Springs High School?
Tarpon Springs High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tarpon Springs High School offer ?
Tarpon Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tarpon Springs High School part of?
Tarpon Springs High School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last day for all students. End of fourth quarter. Students will be released two hours early.
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School - Early Release (2 hours early @ 12 p.m.)
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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