NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER
154 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Nina Harris ESE Center, located in Pinellas Park, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Pinellas County School District dedicated exclusively to serving students with significant intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. The school provides a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to meet the unique needs of students ranging from pre-kindergarten through age 22. By prioritizing individualized education programs (IEPs), the center focuses on enhancing students' communication skills, functional independence, and social integration through specialized curricula designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and daily living.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by integrating therapeutic services and life-skills training into the daily routine. The staff includes a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and support personnel who work collaboratively to ensure that each student receives the necessary accommodations to reach their personal potential. Through its commitment to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, Nina Harris ESE Center serves as a vital community resource, empowering students with complex needs to engage with the world and achieve greater autonomy.
Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by integrating therapeutic services and life-skills training into the daily routine. The staff includes a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and support personnel who work collaboratively to ensure that each student receives the necessary accommodations to reach their personal potential. Through its commitment to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, Nina Harris ESE Center serves as a vital community resource, empowering students with complex needs to engage with the world and achieve greater autonomy.
154
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 75 |
| Hispanic | 28 |
| Black | 39 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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White75 (48.7 %)
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Black39 (25.3 %)
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Hispanic28 (18.2 %)
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Asian7 (4.5 %)
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Two or More5 (3.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | PINELLAS |
| Phone: | (727)547-7850 |
| Website: | http://www.ninaharris.pinellas.k12.fl.us |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 154 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 63 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
2
Grade 2
2
Grade 3
3
Grade 4
9
Grade 5
8
Grade 6
9
Grade 7
12
Grade 8
12
Grade 9
17
Grade 10
14
Grade 11
14
Grade 12
52
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 |
| Grade 2 | 2 |
| Grade 3 | 3 |
| Grade 4 | 9 |
| Grade 5 | 8 |
| Grade 6 | 9 |
| Grade 7 | 12 |
| Grade 8 | 12 |
| Grade 9 | 17 |
| Grade 10 | 14 |
| Grade 11 | 14 |
| Grade 12 | 52 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 54 | 35.1% |
| Male | 100 | 64.9% |
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