St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

Summary:

St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is a public charter high school serving grades 10-12 in St. Petersburg, Florida, with a student population of 234. This relatively small school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Pinellas County, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

St. Petersburg Collegiate High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates on state assessments, such as 93% in Geometry EOC, 98% in US History EOC, and 87% in 10th grade ELA FAST – significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, substantially higher than the surrounding Northeast High School, St. Petersburg High School, and other nearby traditional public high schools. Additionally, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.4% to 4.6%, compared to the 25.5% to 88.6% rates at the surrounding schools.

Another notable aspect of St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (52.14%) and Asian (14.96%) students compared to the district and state averages. This diversity is in contrast to the higher concentrations of specific racial groups at the nearby traditional public high schools. Despite being a charter school, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School has a relatively high per-student spending, suggesting that the school is able to allocate resources effectively to support its academic programs and student outcomes, which are consistently among the best in the region.


Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

 6605 5th Ave N
       St Petersburg, FL  33710


(727) 341-4610

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,998 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  48.8 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Asian:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ranks better than 99.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), Hispanic (16%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is 48.8. 27 high schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare St. Petersburg Collegiate High School employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is $7,998. 23 high schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

St. Petersburg Collegiate High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks St. Petersburg Collegiate High School 5th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See St. Petersburg Collegiate High School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

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


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Rank History for St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 98.47 7th 563 98.8%
2008 98.46 2nd 577 99.7%
2009 98.64 1st 587 99.8%
2010 97.70 7th 620 98.9%
2011 97.42 12th 622 98.1%
2014 93.55 12th 687 98.3%
2017 95.15 3rd 714 99.6%
2021 92.12 9th 746 98.8%
2022 95.62 2nd 774 99.7%
2023 93.42 7th 792 99.1%
2024 93.59 5th 807 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, April 30, 2022

Open Quote My daughter left Largo IB where there was significant teacher turnover and almost daily fights to attend SP Collegiate. The 10th grade teaching staff is stable and very focused on the achievement of all students since they all must pass the PERT prior to Junior year in order to continue.They have been amazing. The environment is safe without interruption of classes. My daughter was able to register for full college classes next semester and I was thrilled to see her excitement. It is an amazing opportunity to be able to graduate with both a high school diploma and an AA degree at almost the same time. It was a great choice for our family. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Open Quote Excellent school for motivated students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 102 32 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2006 110 30 9 9 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 126 32 8 8 0 n/a n/a 2 176
2008 139 20 6 12 0 n/a n/a 5 182
2009 140 23 7 11 0 n/a n/a 4 185
2010 152 19 13 12 0 n/a n/a 10 206
2011 147 17 17 23 0 0 10 0 214
2012 129 23 26 23 0 1 10 0 212
2013 138 25 30 20 0 2 6 0 221
2014 156 21 25 22 1 2 12 0 239
2015 161 23 21 20 1 2 13 0 241
2016 159 23 26 20 0 0 13 0 241
2017 154 24 30 16 1 0 9 0 234
2018 149 18 36 26 1 1 10 0 241
2019 155 17 28 28 2 1 14 0 245
2020 144 20 30 23 1 0 13 0 231
2021 128 25 34 29 1 0 17 0 234
2022 125 20 35 36 0 0 24 0 240
2023 122 23 35 36 0 0 18 0 234
2024 134 20 32 39 0 0 19 0 244

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 St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 148 2.0 74.0 8.8
2006 159 2.0 79.5 6.9
2007 176 4.0 44.0 8.6
2008 182 3.0 60.7 8.5
2009 185 4.5 46.3 9.4
2010 206 4.0 51.5 16.8
2011 214 5.0 42.8 19.2
2012 212 5.0 42.4 26.9
2013 221 n/a n/a 26.7
2014 239 n/a n/a 24.7
2015 241 n/a n/a 29
2016 241 5.0 48.2 23.2
2017 234 5.0 46.8 21.4
2018 241 5.0 48.2 20.7
2019 245 5.0 49.0 20
2020 231 5.0 46.2 18.6
2021 234 5.0 46.8 8.1
2022 240 5.0 48.0 15.8
2023 234 5.0 46.8 14.1
2024 244 5.0 48.8 13.1

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 St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 148 2.0 74.0 8.8
2006 159 2.0 79.5 6.9
2007 176 4.0 44.0 8.6
2008 182 3.0 60.7 8.5
2009 185 4.5 46.3 9.4
2010 206 4.0 51.5 16.8
2011 214 5.0 42.8 19.2
2012 212 5.0 42.4 26.9
2013 221 n/a n/a 26.7
2014 239 n/a n/a 24.7
2015 241 n/a n/a 29
2016 241 5.0 48.2 23.2
2017 234 5.0 46.8 21.4
2018 241 5.0 48.2 20.7
2019 245 5.0 49.0 20
2020 231 5.0 46.2 18.6
2021 234 5.0 46.8 8.1
2022 240 5.0 48.0 15.8
2023 234 5.0 46.8 14.1
2024 244 5.0 48.8 13.1

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 St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $5,713 (100.0%) $5,713
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,454 (100.0%) $6,454
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,639 (100.0%) $5,639
2021 $108 (1.6%) $6,451 (98.4%) $6,559
2022 $587 (8.4%) $6,391 (91.6%) $6,978
2023 $288 (3.6%) $7,710 (96.4%) $7,998

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Petersburg Collegiate High School)9596
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5348
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245234
 4.5%
African American1723
 35.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2835
 25%
Hispanic2836
 28.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White155122
 21.3%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20%14.1%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

Students at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School are 55% White, 16% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 244 students attended St. Petersburg Collegiate High School.

Yes! St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 807 Florida high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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