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Best Saint Petersburg Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,397 students in Saint Petersburg, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Petersburg, FL are St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg High School and Northeast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Petersburg, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Saint Petersburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Saint Petersburg, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Petersburg High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Saint Petersburg, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6605 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 341-4610
Gr: 10-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
St. Petersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2501 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727) 893-1842
Gr: 9-12 | 1,736 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Northeast High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 16th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33703
(727) 570-3138
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 62nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 825-3710
Gr: 8-12 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Gibbs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
(727) 893-5452
Gr: 9-12 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Dixie M. Hollins High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4940 62nd St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 547-7876
Gr: 9-12 | 1,934 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Boca Ciega High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
924 58th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-2780
Gr: 9-12 | 1,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 54th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727) 893-2916
Gr: 9-12 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Disston Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5125 11th Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 893-1115
Gr: 5-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Lealman Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 28th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33714
(727) 528-5802
Gr: 5-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
Charter School
244 2nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33733
(727) 302-6883
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saint Petersburg, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Petersburg, FL include St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, St. Petersburg High School and Northeast High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Petersburg?
11 public high schools are located in Saint Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Petersburg?
Saint Petersburg public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saint Petersburg are often viewed compared to one another?

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