- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156004431
👥 S:T ratio 73
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Secondary School earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 10
- schools in Pinellas Park · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Secondary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156004431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
Pinellas Secondary School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-59.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 120156004431 · Pinellas Park, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 6.7:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Secondary School shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (-59.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Secondary 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 194
Pinellas Secondary School
194 students
What this shows Pinellas Secondary School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Secondary School compares
Pinellas Secondary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 62% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 138.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Programs
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 Secondary 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Secondary 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 other 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 (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Secondary School
How many students attend Pinellas Secondary School?
Pinellas Secondary School has 194 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Pinellas Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Secondary School is 6.7:1, which is 62% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinellas Secondary School?
76.8% of students at Pinellas Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Secondary School?
Pinellas Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinellas Secondary School rank among schools in Pinellas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Secondary School ranks #2 of 10 schools in Pinellas Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pinellas Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Secondary 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.