Serving 1,723 students in grades 9-12, St. Petersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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St. Petersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
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St. Petersburg High School's student population of 1,723 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
St. Petersburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Petersburg High School is 0.65, 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
#1435 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
15%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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St. Petersburg High School is ranked #1435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Petersburg High School often compared to?
St. Petersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Petersburg High School?
The graduation rate of St. Petersburg High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Petersburg High School?
1,723 students attend St. Petersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of St. Petersburg High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Petersburg High School?
St. Petersburg High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Petersburg High School offer ?
St. Petersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Petersburg High School part of?
St. Petersburg High School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Petersburg High School located?
St. Petersburg High School is located in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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Date
The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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Review St. Petersburg High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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