PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL

PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in PINELLAS PARK, FL with about 234 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 33 teachers, PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL, located in Pinellas Park, Florida, is an alternative educational institution within the Pinellas County Schools district. The school is specifically designed to provide a structured and supportive environment for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. By offering a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and specialized behavioral and academic support, the school aims to help students recover credits, improve their academic performance, and develop the social-emotional skills necessary to succeed.

The school's curriculum focuses on a balanced approach, blending core academic requirements with targeted intervention strategies. Beyond academics, Pinellas Secondary emphasizes character development and positive behavioral interventions to help students overcome personal or academic hurdles. The ultimate mission of the school is to serve as a bridge for its students, providing them with the resources to either transition back to their home schools or successfully graduate and pursue post-secondary opportunities.

For more information, contact PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL at (727) 549-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8570 66TH ST N
PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781-1207
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PINELLAS SECONDARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PINELLAS PARK, FL with about 234 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
(Alternative Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
PINELLAS
Total Students:
234
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
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 234 students

Black or African American
54.7%
White
26.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
0.4%

Female
32.5%
Male
67.5%

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.