Summary:
The city of Pinellas Park, Florida is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 3 alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet benchmarks.
Among the top-performing schools in Pinellas Park is Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School, which consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in math and science. This charter school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to other schools in the area. In contrast, Pinellas Secondary School, an alternative high school, has extremely low proficiency rates and a 0% four-year graduation rate, indicating it serves a highly at-risk student population. However, Nina Harris Ese Center, another alternative school, has a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 83.3%, suggesting it is effectively serving its specialized student population.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics, academic performance, and per-student spending across the schools in Pinellas Park. While Pinellas Park Elementary School has a student population that is over 50% white, Cross Bayou Elementary School has a much more diverse student body. Chronic absenteeism is a major issue at several schools, potentially contributing to the low academic performance observed at some campuses. The wide range in per-student spending, from $8,078 at Plato Academy to $67,231 at Richard L. Sanders School, suggests that funding alone does not necessarily translate to better outcomes. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the lowest-performing schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Pinellas school district.
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