PINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL

www.pp-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us

1,919 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pinellas Park High School, located in Largo, Florida, is a comprehensive public high school within the Pinellas County School District. The school is well-regarded for its diverse academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation. It offers a wide range of standard curriculum courses alongside various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal growth and community involvement.

A standout feature of Pinellas Park High School is its focus on specialized learning opportunities, most notably through its Criminal Justice Academy and the First Responder program. These career-themed pathways are designed to provide students with hands-on training and early exposure to professional fields, helping to bridge the gap between high school and post-secondary career or college readiness. By combining traditional education with these focused vocational tracks, the school aims to foster a supportive and goal-oriented culture for its diverse student body.

1,919

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	785
Hispanic	586
Black	327
Asian	130
Two or More	81
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
785 (40.9 %)
Hispanic
586 (30.5 %)
Black
327 (17.0 %)
Asian
130 (6.8 %)
Two or More
81 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)538-7410
Website:	http://www.pp-hs.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,919
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	704
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 9 576

Grade 10 535

Grade 11 466

Grade 12 342

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	576
Grade 10	535
Grade 11	466
Grade 12	342

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PINELLAS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	967	50.4%
Male	952	49.6%

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