PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

OSCEOLA
501 SIMPSON RD
KISSIMMEE, FL 34744
549 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
549
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
26.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    373 (67.9 %)
  • White
    92 (16.8 %)
  • Black
    61 (11.1 %)
  • Asian
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Career and Technical School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: OSCEOLA
Phone: (407)518-5407
Website: http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 9 156
Grade 10 146
Grade 11 118
Grade 12 129
Gender Ratio
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