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Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

226^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 73% of Florida high schools

Summary

Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole is a specialized public high school in the Pinellas County School District, serving 546 students in grades 9 through 12 with a focused technical and career-oriented curriculum. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in science and history, achieving an 84% proficiency rate on the Biology 1 End-of-Course exam and an 83% proficiency rate on the US History EOC—scores that rival top-performing schools like Osceola Fundamental High and far exceed nearby Seminole High School (72% and 73%, respectively). The school also boasts an elite graduation rate of 98.3%, consistently above 97% for the past five years, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6% that is significantly lower than most local peers, including Seminole High (45.3%) and Pinellas Park High School (43.3%).

However, Jacobson Tech presents a unique academic challenge: while it excels in science and history, its Algebra 1 proficiency rate is just 43%, which is 20 points below the district average and a critical weakness for a technical school focused on STEM fields. This "dual-personality" in math versus science suggests the school's hands-on approach effectively engages students in subjects like biology and history, but foundational math skills need significant improvement. Compared to its direct neighbor, Seminole High, Jacobson Tech outperforms in nearly every metric—graduation rate, chronic absenteeism, and biology proficiency—despite serving a slightly higher percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (35.71% vs. 32.71%).

With per-student spending of $9,799, Jacobson Tech is an efficient use of taxpayer dollars, achieving strong results without a premium budget. The school's technical model appears to create a more focused and effective environment than traditional comprehensive high schools, making it a compelling option for families interested in career-oriented education. While the math weakness is a concern, the school's overall performance—especially in science and history—combined with its high graduation rate and low absenteeism, positions it as a solid choice for students seeking a technical pathway in the mid-Pinellas County area.

546

Students ?

21.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,799

Per pupil spending ?

35.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12611 86th Ave
Seminole, FL 33776

(727) 545-6405

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.5%

Hispanic:

18.7%

African American:

9.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2004 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 58 percentile points since 2004

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 20 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

226^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 8 pts since 2019

From top 35% (2019) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 26High Schools in the Pinellas

15^th of 70Pinellas among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	226 of 838	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	60.7	215 of 844	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	52.0	277 of 807	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	241 of 792	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	178 of 774	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.4	165 of 746	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	53.8	255 of 734	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	17.3	413 of 484	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 184%+10 vs state

US History83%+9 vs state

English Language Arts69%+9 vs state

Geometry54%~ state avg

Algebra 143%-20 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Great school, great atmosphere, great teachers and staff. So wish this type of school was around when my older son was in school. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

This school provides the best education in the county, teachers work one-on-one with students who may need help. I couldn't have picked a better place to learn. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole	Public, Magnet	9-12	12611 86th Ave	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 545-6405	546	26	21.0	35.7%	363 (66.5%)	50 (9.2%)	102 (18.7%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	18 (3.3%)	59.7	226^th of 838 public high schools	73.0%		60.7	215^th of 844 public high schools	74.5%	11	74.0	64.0	43.0	54.0	84.0	83.0	$9,799	$401	$9,397
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8401 131st St	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7536	1,394	63	22.1	32.7%	993 (71.2%)	100 (7.2%)	187 (13.4%)	31 (2.2%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	76 (5.5%)	44.1	421^st of 838 public high schools	49.8%		45	396^th of 844 public high schools	53.1%	25	61.0	56.0	20.0	52.0	72.0	73.0	$9,431	$379	$9,052
Osceola Fundamental High	Public, Magnet	9-12	9751 98th St	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7717	1,706	75	22.7	19.9%	1,242 (72.8%)	54 (3.2%)	250 (14.7%)	92 (5.4%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	59 (3.5%)	73.6	111^th of 838 public high schools	86.8%		71.5	135^th of 844 public high schools	84.0%	24	80.0	80.0	40.0	66.0	87.0	94.0	$8,969	$376	$8,593
Pinellas County Jail	Public	6-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-6069	25	0		12.0%	2 (8.0%)	17 (68.0%)	6 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Strive Academy	Public	6-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 588-6000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Largo High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	410 Missouri Ave N	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3758	2,058	99	20.7	42.7%	905 (44.0%)	354 (17.2%)	527 (25.6%)	145 (7.0%)	1 (0.0%)	13 (0.6%)	113 (5.5%)	52.2	308^th of 838 public high schools	63.2%		51.8	311^th of 844 public high schools	63.2%	3	68.0	63.0	32.0	59.0	73.0	71.0	$8,831	$467	$8,363
Pinellas Park High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6305 118th Ave	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 538-7410	1,691	79	21.4	47.2%	645 (38.1%)	267 (15.8%)	582 (34.4%)	112 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (0.5%)	75 (4.4%)	34.2	541^st of 838 public high schools	35.4%		25.4	629^th of 844 public high schools	25.5%	88	49.0	47.0	41.0	38.0	73.0	65.0	$9,675	$555	$9,120
Dixie M. Hollins High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4940 62nd St N	Kenneth City	33709	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7876	1,934	98	19.7	47.8%	913 (47.2%)	252 (13.0%)	487 (25.2%)	178 (9.2%)	3 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	93 (4.8%)	28.9	599^th of 838 public high schools	28.5%		37.6	492^nd of 844 public high schools	41.7%	107	50.0	48.0	20.0	38.0	62.0	59.0	$9,283	$549	$8,734
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	10-12	6605 5th Ave N	St Petersburg	33710	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 341-4610	260	5	52.0	10.0%	149 (57.3%)	23 (8.8%)	35 (13.5%)	36 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	94.6	1^st of 838 public high schools	99.9%		92.9	6^th of 844 public high schools	99.3%	5		98.0				100.0	$8,851	$111	$8,740
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	4000 Gateway Center Blvd	Pinellas Park	33782	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 456-1566	36	3	12.0	66.7%	21 (58.3%)	5 (13.9%)	6 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)								(n/a)							$11,644	$523	$11,120

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole

What is the racial makeup of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?

Students at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole are 66% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole?

In the 2024-25 school year, 546 students attended Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole.

Is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole a good school?

Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole ranks 226^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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