ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 241 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 5 teachers, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 48:1. 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.

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL (SPCHS) is a unique public charter school located on the St. Petersburg College (SPC) campus, designed to provide high school students with a rigorous academic environment. Operated in partnership with the college, the school focuses on a "dual enrollment" model, allowing students to earn their high school diploma simultaneously with an Associate in Arts (AA) degree at no cost to their families. This accelerated path is ideal for motivated students looking to transition seamlessly into higher education, as they are fully integrated into the college campus culture and utilize SPC’s collegiate resources.

Beyond the academic benefits of tuition-free college credits, SPCHS is recognized for fostering an environment of independence and personal responsibility. Because students are treated as college learners, the school emphasizes time management, critical thinking, and professional conduct. With a smaller, more personalized setting than a traditional public high school, SPCHS provides a focused community where students can complete their general education requirements early, providing them with a significant financial and academic head start before they move on to a four-year university.

For more information, contact ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL at (727) 341-4610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.