Summary:
Disston Academy is a public high school located in Gulfport, Florida, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Pinellas District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Disston Academy has consistently struggled academically. The school has ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 15% of Disston Academy students were proficient in Algebra 1, compared to 61% in the Pinellas District and 60% statewide. Additionally, Disston Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 28.9% to 88.4% over the past few years, and low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 50% to 91.5%.
Interestingly, Disston Academy's performance is significantly lower than the nearby high schools in the Pinellas District, such as Northeast High School, Dixie M. Hollins High School, and Gibbs High School, which have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Despite having a much higher per-student spending compared to these nearby schools, ranging from $18,071 to $30,614 per student, Disston Academy's resources do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's challenges may be multifaceted, and addressing them may require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors.
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Detail:
Public 5-12
District:
Pinellas
SchoolDigger Rank:
748th of 844 Florida High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,614
Student/teacher ratio: 8.4
Number of students: 101
Racial breakdown:
African American:
64.4%
White:
16.8%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Two or more races:
5.0%
Asian:
1.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.2%
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