Palm Harbor University High

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Palm Harbor University High ranks 93 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palm Harbor University High is a public high school in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving 2,474 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state.

Palm Harbor University High consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on standardized tests like EOC exams and FAST assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 74% proficiency in Geometry compared to 55% for the Pinellas district and 53% for Florida. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 98.1% to 99.7% over the past five years, far exceeding the district and state averages. While the student population is predominantly White (75.46%), the school's racial diversity differs from some nearby schools, such as Clearwater High School and Anclote High School, which have more diverse student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Palm Harbor University High stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, East Lake High School, located just 4.73 miles away, also performs exceptionally well, ranking 123rd out of 807 Florida high schools in 2023-2024. However, other nearby schools, such as Clearwater High School and Anclote High School, have lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Palm Harbor University High has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (26.43%) than some nearby schools, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population, and the school also has a higher per-student spending of $8,052 compared to the Pinellas district average of $7,908 for Clearwater High School.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(727) 669-1131

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
93^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,052

Feeder schools for Palm Harbor University High:

Elementary:	Highland Lakes Elementary School
	Ozona Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 2,502

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.8%

Hispanic:

13.1%

Asian:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palm Harbor University High ranks better than 88.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palm Harbor University High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Palm Harbor University High has the largest high school student body size in the Pinellas School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Hispanic (13.1%), Asian (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palm Harbor University High is 22.3. 20 high schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Palm Harbor University High employs 112 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palm Harbor University High is $8,052. 22 high schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palm Harbor University High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Harbor University High 93^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palm Harbor University High in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palm Harbor University High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	97.06	11^th	484	97.7%
2005	96.75	13^th	487	97.3%
2006	96.77	11^th	477	97.7%
2007	94.77	19^th	563	96.6%
2008	93.71	24^th	577	95.8%
2009	94.43	19^th	587	96.8%
2010	93.59	22^nd	620	96.5%
2011	93.96	23^rd	622	96.3%
2012	73.45	71^st	606	88.3%
2013	74.49	95^th	648	85.3%
2014	76.07	109^th	687	84.1%
2016	71.54	106^th	693	84.7%
2017	68.97	120^th	714	83.2%
2018	72.03	108^th	716	84.9%
2019	70.12	112^th	734	84.7%
2021	75.85	83^rd	746	88.9%
2022	75.53	94^th	774	87.9%
2023	68.20	147^th	792	81.4%
2024	75.81	93^rd	807	88.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, November 6, 2021

MY DAUGHTER IS A FRESHMAN THERE AND SHE LOVES IT THERE. THE IB PROGRAM IS VERY CHALLENGING AND IS REALLY PUSHING HER TO HIT HER BEST IN TERMS OF TIME MANAGEMENT & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Close Quote

Enrollment information for Palm Harbor University High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	114	5	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1996	114	5	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
1997	741	39	25	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
1998	1217	59	46	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	1338
1999	1712	80	69	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	1889
2000	1957	81	76	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	2149
2001	2063	81	88	50	3	n/a	n/a	0	2285
2002	2102	74	95	64	5	n/a	n/a	0	2340
2003	2102	74	95	64	5	n/a	n/a	0	2340
2004	2062	78	106	73	6	n/a	n/a	0	2325
2005	2009	93	105	86	5	n/a	n/a	0	2298
2006	1951	90	105	91	7	n/a	n/a	0	2244
2007	1880	96	111	98	5	n/a	n/a	44	2234
2008	1839	115	107	114	7	n/a	n/a	46	2228
2009	1903	96	137	120	10	n/a	n/a	48	2314
2010	1965	76	147	137	10	n/a	n/a	52	2387
2011	1997	59	159	192	1	2	57	0	2467
2012	2071	44	155	185	6	5	49	0	2515
2013	2030	40	147	194	5	3	58	0	2477
2014	2033	49	141	225	7	3	61	0	2519
2015	2001	46	148	244	7	3	73	0	2522
2016	1972	35	157	253	3	3	78	0	2501
2017	1958	39	165	259	4	3	80	0	2508
2018	1971	48	160	281	3	2	81	0	2546
2019	1969	51	153	283	3	1	80	0	2540
2020	1913	54	150	294	5	1	77	0	2494
2021	1916	56	148	309	3	4	77	0	2513
2022	1873	55	138	320	2	6	86	0	2480
2023	1867	58	129	316	2	6	96	0	2474
2024	1872	46	151	327	1	7	98	0	2502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palm Harbor University High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	132	6.0	22.0	0
1996	132	6.0	22.0	0
1997	815	41.0	19.9	6.5
1998	1338	64.0	20.9	4.6
1999	1889	87.0	21.7	7.4
2000	2149	98.0	21.9	3.6
2001	2285	106.0	21.6	4.5
2002	2340	107.0	21.9	4.4
2003	2340	107.0	21.9	4.4
2004	2325	109.0	21.3	5.2
2005	2298	107.0	21.5	7.8
2006	2244	108.0	20.8	7.3
2007	2234	114.0	19.6	8.4
2008	2228	114.5	19.5	9.9
2009	2314	135.2	19.4	10.5
2010	2387	117.5	20.3	13.4
2011	2467	120.0	20.5	15.4
2012	2515	124.0	20.2	17.9
2013	2477	119.0	20.8	18.1
2014	2519	117.0	21.5	18
2015	2522	113.0	22.3	21.3
2016	2501	112.0	22.3	23.1
2017	2508	114.0	22.0	22.5
2018	2546	106.0	24.0	23.2
2019	2540	109.0	23.3	22.1
2020	2494	108.0	23.0	21.1
2021	2513	107.0	23.4	20.1
2022	2480	112.0	22.1	21.5
2023	2474	107.0	23.1	26.4
2024	2502	112.0	22.3	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palm Harbor University High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	132	6.0	22.0	0
1996	132	6.0	22.0	0
1997	815	41.0	19.9	6.5
1998	1338	64.0	20.9	4.6
1999	1889	87.0	21.7	7.4
2000	2149	98.0	21.9	3.6
2001	2285	106.0	21.6	4.5
2002	2340	107.0	21.9	4.4
2003	2340	107.0	21.9	4.4
2004	2325	109.0	21.3	5.2
2005	2298	107.0	21.5	7.8
2006	2244	108.0	20.8	7.3
2007	2234	114.0	19.6	8.4
2008	2228	114.5	19.5	9.9
2009	2314	135.2	19.4	10.5
2010	2387	117.5	20.3	13.4
2011	2467	120.0	20.5	15.4
2012	2515	124.0	20.2	17.9
2013	2477	119.0	20.8	18.1
2014	2519	117.0	21.5	18
2015	2522	113.0	22.3	21.3
2016	2501	112.0	22.3	23.1
2017	2508	114.0	22.0	22.5
2018	2546	106.0	24.0	23.2
2019	2540	109.0	23.3	22.1
2020	2494	108.0	23.0	21.1
2021	2513	107.0	23.4	20.1
2022	2480	112.0	22.1	21.5
2023	2474	107.0	23.1	26.4
2024	2502	112.0	22.3	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palm Harbor University High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$133 (2.3%)	$5,700 (97.7%)	$5,833
2019	$155 (2.5%)	$6,098 (97.5%)	$6,253
2020	$159 (2.4%)	$6,339 (97.5%)	$6,499
2021	$539 (8.0%)	$6,195 (92.0%)	$6,734
2022	$625 (8.7%)	$6,574 (91.3%)	$7,199
2023	$560 (7.0%)	$7,492 (93.0%)	$8,052

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palm Harbor University High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 147^th of 792 High schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Harbor University High)	69	71	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	50	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Harbor University High)	73	74	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Harbor University High)	78	75	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)	63	59	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Palm Harbor University High)	87	78	9%
End of Course US History (Pinellas)	70	59	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palm Harbor University High)	40	40
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Palm Harbor University High)	64	62	2%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2540	2474	2.6%
African American	51	58	13.7%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	153	129	15.7%
Hispanic	283	316	11.7%
Pacific Islander	1	6	500%
White	1969	1867	5.2%
Two or More Races	80	96	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.1%	26.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Palm Harbor University High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palm Harbor University High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1900 Omaha St	Palm Harbor	34683	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 669-1131	2,502	112	22.3	25.6%	1,872 (74.8%)	46 (1.8%)	327 (13.1%)	151 (6.0%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.3%)	98 (3.9%)	75.8	93^rd of 807 public high schools	88.5%		68.2	147^th of 792 public high schools	81.4%	54			77.0	67.0				57.0	74.0	83.0	84.0		$8,052	$560	$7,492
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas	Public, Charter	10-12	600 Klosterman Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 341-3521	209	5	41.8	22.0%	157 (75.1%)	5 (2.4%)	30 (14.4%)	10 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	92	11^th of 807 public high schools	98.6%		96.6	2^nd of 792 public high schools	99.7%	9				84.0					83.0		98.0		$7,592	$339	$7,253
Dunedin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1651 Pinehurst Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4100	1,190	55	21.6	44.9%	656 (55.1%)	119 (10.0%)	326 (27.4%)	18 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.3%)	55 (4.6%)	57.4	230^th of 807 public high schools	71.5%		52.4	262^nd of 792 public high schools	66.9%	32			57.0	54.0				35.0	63.0	68.0	83.0		$9,315	$925	$8,390
Tarpon Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1411 Gulf Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-4900	1,086	51	21.2	42.8%	664 (61.1%)	102 (9.4%)	237 (21.8%)	21 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (5.4%)	46.7	341^st of 807 public high schools	57.7%		48.9	302^nd of 792 public high schools	61.9%	39			54.0	49.0				26.0	55.0	66.0	63.0		$9,584	$754	$8,829
East Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	2,134	98	21.7	22.8%	1,523 (71.4%)	76 (3.6%)	354 (16.6%)	82 (3.8%)	1 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	94 (4.4%)	72	123^rd of 807 public high schools	84.8%		72.4	114^th of 792 public high schools	85.6%	9			73.0	66.0				38.0	70.0	81.0	87.0		$8,064	$615	$7,449
Countryside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 State Road 580	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 725-7956	1,593	79	20.1	38.9%	867 (54.4%)	167 (10.5%)	423 (26.6%)	46 (2.9%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	83 (5.2%)	41.7	403^rd of 807 public high schools	50.1%		40	384^th of 792 public high schools	51.5%	19			53.0	49.0				32.0	44.0	54.0	64.0		$8,694	$802	$7,891
Enterprise Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2495 Enterprise Road	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 474-1237	357	11	32.4	58.5%	169 (47.3%)	65 (18.2%)	97 (27.2%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)	4.6	724^th of 807 public high schools	10.3%		8.2	671^st of 792 public high schools	15.3%	53				14.0						16.0	19.0		$8,338	$533	$7,805
Anclote High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1540 Sweetbriar Dr	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3000	1,202	59	20.5	66.2%	612 (50.9%)	144 (12.0%)	335 (27.9%)	28 (2.3%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (6.3%)	30.7	533^rd of 807 public high schools	34.0%		24.7	555^th of 792 public high schools	29.9%	22			41.0	40.0				23.0	37.0	57.0	60.0		$8,942	$1,270	$7,672
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy	Public	9-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 474-8836	316	13	24.3	61.4%	177 (56.0%)	40 (12.7%)	80 (25.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.7%)	7	696^th of 807 public high schools	13.8%		16.3	630^th of 792 public high schools	20.5%	66				13.0					8.0	31.0	32.0		$18,861	$2,479	$16,383
Pinellas Teleschool	Public	6-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1220	98	4	24.5	86.7%	14 (14.3%)	65 (66.3%)	15 (15.3%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	5.4	715^th of 807 public high schools	11.4%		6.2	694^th of 792 public high schools	12.4%	21	21.0	16.0			10.0	16.0	25.0	17.0				31.0	$7,054	$431	$6,622

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Harbor University High

What schools feed into Palm Harbor University High?

Palm Harbor University High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Highland Lakes Elementary School
Elementary : Ozona Elementary School

Is Palm Harbor University High a good school?

Palm Harbor University High ranks 93^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palm Harbor University High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,502 students attended Palm Harbor University High.

What district is Palm Harbor University High in?

Pinellas

What is the racial makeup of Palm Harbor University High?

Students at Palm Harbor University High are 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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