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 1,736 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,736 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
St. Petersburg High School's student population of 1,736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,736 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Green, White, Black
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
St. Petersburg High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 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
#1790 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
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
9%
3%
Hispanic
18%
38%
Black
17%
21%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Petersburg High School's ranking?
St. Petersburg High School is ranked #1790 out of 3,662 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?
42% 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 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Petersburg High School?
1,736 students attend St. Petersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of St. Petersburg High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% 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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