TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

School Overview
Tarpon Springs High School, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is a long-standing educational institution known for its diverse academic environment and deep-rooted connection to the local community. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard graduation requirements, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and dual-enrollment opportunities, allowing students to prepare for post-secondary education and career paths. Beyond academics, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular life, featuring a wide range of athletics, student organizations, and a particularly notable focus on the fine and performing arts, which helps cultivate a well-rounded student body.

One of the defining features of Tarpon Springs High School is its specialized focus on career and technical education, most notably the Leadership Conservatory for the Arts. This flagship program has garnered national recognition for its excellence in music and performance, drawing students who are passionate about the arts into a rigorous, conservatory-style learning environment. With its blend of traditional academic pathways and specialized focus areas, the school maintains a reputation for fostering school spirit, academic growth, and artistic achievement within the Tarpon Springs area.
1,139
Total Students
51.7
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White733
Hispanic212
Black119
Asian14
Two or More59
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    733 (64.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    212 (18.6 %)
  • Black
    119 (10.4 %)
  • Two or More
    59 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    14 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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)943-4900
Website: http://www.tshs.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 379
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 4
Grade 9 284
Grade 10 310
Grade 11 297
Grade 12 244

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten4
Grade 9284
Grade 10310
Grade 11297
Grade 12244
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female61754.2%
Male52245.8%