DISSTON ACADEMY

www.hamilton.pinellas.k12.fl.us

106 Students

High School 5th - 12th

School Overview

Disston Academy is an alternative secondary school located in Gulfport, Florida, operating as part of the Pinellas County Schools district. The academy is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a structured and supportive atmosphere aimed at re-engaging students in their education. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school provides an opportunity for students to recover credits, address behavioral or academic challenges, and work toward meeting the requirements for high school graduation.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, prioritizing both academic progress and social-emotional growth. Through its targeted programming, Disston Academy strives to provide students with the resources and guidance necessary to overcome barriers to their success. Whether students are looking to get back on track with their grade level or are seeking a more focused, individualized educational path, the academy serves as a bridge to help them achieve their diploma and prepare for future post-secondary or career goals.

106

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISSTON ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	7
Black	79
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
79 (74.5 %)
White
16 (15.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)893-1115
Website:	http://www.hamilton.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	5th - 12th
Total Students:	106
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DISSTON ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	6
Grade 7	8
Grade 8	10
Grade 9	20
Grade 10	20
Grade 11	31
Grade 12	11

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DISSTON ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	41	38.7%
Male	65	61.3%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)