St. Petersburg High School, founded in 1898, is a secondary school in the Pinellas County School District in St. Petersburg, Florida. The school's current building, a historic landmark, was built in 1926. It was designed by Missouri architect William B. Ittner.
Serving 1,710 students in grades 9-12, St. Petersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Petersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Petersburg High School's student population of 1,710 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1898
Colors
Green, White, Black
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Petersburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Petersburg High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Green Devil
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Petersburg High School's ranking?
St. Petersburg High School is ranked #1435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Petersburg High School often compared to?
St. Petersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Petersburg High School?
The graduation rate of St. Petersburg High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Petersburg High School?
1,710 students attend St. Petersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of St. Petersburg High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Petersburg High School?
St. Petersburg High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Petersburg High School offer ?
St. Petersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Petersburg High School part of?
St. Petersburg High School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Petersburg High School located?
St. Petersburg High School is located in the Historic Kenwood neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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