PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the OSCEOLA school district, located in KISSIMMEE, FL with about 567 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (PATHS), located at 501 Simpson Road in Kissimmee, Florida, is a specialized magnet institution within the School District of Osceola County. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and career readiness, the school focuses on providing students with rigorous technical training alongside their high school curriculum. By integrating hands-on experience with core academic subjects, the school aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand professional fields.

The school is structured to foster a professional environment where students can earn industry certifications and gain practical skills that align with current workforce needs. By prioritizing technical proficiency and career development, PATHS serves as a vital resource for students looking to gain a competitive edge in their chosen trades or professional pathways before graduation. Its location and curriculum underscore the district's commitment to offering diverse educational opportunities that support the economic growth and workforce development of the Kissimmee area.

For more information, contact PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL at (407) 518-5407 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 SIMPSON RD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34744-4459
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PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KISSIMMEE, FL with about 567 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Career & Technical School)
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
OSCEOLA
Total Students:
567
Teachers:
24
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 567 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.9%
White
14.3%
Black or African American
7.4%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.