TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in TARPON SPRINGS, FL with about 1,398 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 69 teachers, TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is a long-standing educational institution known for its diverse academic environment and deep-rooted connection to the local community. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard graduation requirements, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities, allowing students to prepare for post-secondary education and career paths. Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular life, featuring a wide range of athletics, student organizations, and a particularly notable focus on the fine and performing arts, which helps cultivate a well-rounded student body.
One of the defining features of TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is its specialized focus on career and technical education, most notably the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts. This flagship program has garnered national recognition for its excellence in music and performance, drawing students who are passionate about the arts into a rigorous, conservatory-style learning environment. With its blend of traditional academic pathways and specialized focus areas, the school maintains a reputation for fostering school spirit, academic growth, and artistic achievement within the Tarpon Springs area.
For more information, contact TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL at (727) 943-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689-2714
(727) 943-4900
TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TARPON SPRINGS, FL with about 1,398 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- PINELLAS
- Total Students:
- 1,398
- Teachers:
- 69
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,398 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Black or African American
- 9.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 56.4%
- Male
- 43.6%
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.