Summary
Largo High School is a large public high school in Largo, FL, serving 2,058 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Pinellas County School District, with 42.66% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Largo High School stands out for its exceptional graduation rate, which reached 97.5% in 2024-2025, significantly outperforming the district (93.4%) and state (92.2%) averages. This is a consistent trend over the past five years, with the school's rate exceeding the district by 3 to 7 percentage points. In comparison, nearby Pinellas Park High School has a 94.0% graduation rate, and Bayside High School is at 86.7%. The school also shows strength in English Language Arts (ELA), with 9th graders scoring 68% proficient and 10th graders scoring 63% proficient, both above district and state averages. This is notably higher than nearby comprehensive schools like Clearwater High School (46% and 53%) and Seminole High School (61% and 56%).
However, Largo High faces significant challenges, particularly in mathematics. Only 32% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 in 2025-2026, roughly half the district (64%) and state (63%) averages, a persistent issue over the past four years. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with a rate of 35.9% in 2023-2024, higher than the district (30.6%) and state (31.4%) averages. This contrasts sharply with Osceola Fundamental High, a top-performing school just 4.2 miles away, which has a 20.1% chronic absenteeism rate and outperforms Largo in nearly every academic metric. The school's per-student spending ($8,831) is on the lower end compared to neighbors like Pinellas Park High ($9,675) and Clearwater High ($9,221), suggesting efficient resource allocation but potentially contributing to academic struggles in math. Overall, Largo High excels at student retention and support, but improving math proficiency and attendance are critical areas for growth.
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