CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL

CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in CLEARWATER, FL with about 109 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 24 teachers, CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

The CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL, located in Clearwater, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Pinellas County School District. The school is specifically designed to support students who have significant social, emotional, and behavioral needs that require a more structured and supportive environment than a traditional school setting. Its mission focuses on providing a therapeutic and academic framework that helps students develop the necessary coping mechanisms and behavioral skills to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school is known for its small class sizes and a multidisciplinary approach that integrates individualized academic instruction with intensive behavioral support. By utilizing a team-based model that often includes counselors, social workers, and highly trained educators, Calvin A. Hunsinger aims to foster a safe learning environment. The ultimate goal of the institution is to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their social interactions, and, whenever possible, prepare them for a successful transition back to a traditional school campus.

For more information, contact CALVIN A. HUNSINGER SCHOOL at (727) 469-4260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.