- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Largo, FL
Pinellas Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001667
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Park High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Park High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Park High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Pinellas Park High School held near 1,831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-88 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-88 students YoY 120156001667 · Largo, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,691 enr · 19:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Park High School held near 1,831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-88 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Pinellas Park High School
1,691 students
What this shows Pinellas Park High School reports 1,691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Park High School compares
Pinellas Park High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,691
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 15.8%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Pinellas Park High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinellas Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Park High School
How many students attend Pinellas Park High School?
Pinellas Park High School has 1,691 students enrolled. It is a high school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,919 (2022-23) → 1,831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Park High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinellas Park High School?
51.2% of students at Pinellas Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Park High School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Park High School?
Pinellas Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinellas Park High School rank among high schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Park High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Largo, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Park High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.