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Palm Harbor University High

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Palm Harbor University High ranks 113 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 87% of Florida high schools

Summary

Palm Harbor University High is a public magnet high school in Palm Harbor, Florida, serving 2,502 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in the state, Palm Harbor University High has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top high schools in Florida.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming the Pinellas County and Florida state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Palm Harbor University High had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in subjects like Geometry (64% vs. 54% and 55%), Biology 1 (85% vs. 70% and 71%), and US History (87% vs. 72% and 71%). The school also boasts high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.7% to 99.8% over the past few years, outpacing the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Clearwater High School, Palm Harbor University High stands out as a top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects. This difference in academic achievement may be attributed to the school's status as a public magnet, which likely attracts a more academically-inclined student population. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Palm Harbor University High, ranging from 21.49% to 26.43%, suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools, which may have implications for resource allocation and educational outcomes.

2,413

Students ?

21.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,037

Per pupil spending ?

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 Omaha St
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(727) 669-1131

District: Pinellas

Feeder schools for Palm Harbor University High:

Elementary:	Highland Lakes Elementary School
	Ozona Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.5%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Asian:

6.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2014 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg62%

Florida avg62%

113^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 27High Schools in the Pinellas

19^th of 67Pinellas 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
2025	75.1	113 of 844	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.8	93 of 807	88.5%	★★★★☆
2023	68.2	147 of 792	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	94 of 774	87.9%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	83 of 746	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	70.1	112 of 734	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	108 of 716	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	69.0	120 of 714	83.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.5	106 of 693	84.7%	★★★★☆
2014	76.1	109 of 687	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	74.5	95 of 648	85.3%	★★★★☆
2012	73.4	71 of 606	88.3%	★★★★☆
2011	94.0	23 of 622	96.3%	★★★★★
2010	93.6	22 of 620	96.5%	★★★★★
2009	94.4	19 of 587	96.8%	★★★★★
2008	93.7	24 of 577	95.8%	★★★★★
2007	94.8	19 of 563	96.6%	★★★★★
2006	96.8	11 of 477	97.7%	★★★★★
2005	96.7	13 of 487	97.3%	★★★★★
2004	97.1	11 of 484	97.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History87%+16 vs state

Biology 185%+14 vs state

English Language Arts79%+22 vs state

Geometry64%+9 vs state

Algebra 154%-6 vs state

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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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	2,413	114	21.1	21.6%	1,798 (74.5%)	42 (1.7%)	329 (13.6%)	144 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.2%)	94 (3.9%)	75.1	113^th of 844 public high schools	86.6%		75.8	93^rd of 807 public high schools	88.5%	20			81.0	77.0				54.0	64.0	85.0	87.0		$9,037	$256	$8,780
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	223	5	44.6	24.7%	164 (73.5%)	5 (2.2%)	38 (17.0%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	94.2	4^th of 844 public high schools	99.5%		92	11^th of 807 public high schools	98.6%	7				94.0					100.0		100.0		$7,956	$208	$7,748
Dunedin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1651 Pinehurst Rd	Dunedin	34698	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 469-4100	1,221	57	21.4	35.0%	672 (55.0%)	116 (9.5%)	342 (28.0%)	18 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.6%)	54 (4.4%)	53.7	286^th of 844 public high schools	66.1%		57.4	230^th of 807 public high schools	71.5%	56			63.0	58.0				52.0	52.0	73.0	74.0		$9,594	$559	$9,035
Tarpon Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1411 Gulf Rd	Tarpon Springs	34689	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 943-4900	1,111	50	22.2	38.3%	685 (61.7%)	111 (10.0%)	233 (21.0%)	17 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.7%)	54.2	281^st of 844 public high schools	66.7%		46.7	341^st of 807 public high schools	57.7%	60			66.0	64.0				26.0	59.0	71.0	73.0		$10,110	$434	$9,676
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	1,980	95	20.8	19.0%	1,394 (70.4%)	86 (4.3%)	337 (17.0%)	69 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	91 (4.6%)	70.9	139^th of 844 public high schools	83.5%		72	123^rd of 807 public high schools	84.8%	16			76.0	73.0				32.0	65.0	85.0	87.0		$9,411	$373	$9,038
Enterprise Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2495 Enterprise Rd	Clearwater	33763	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	No	(727) 474-1237	387	10	38.7	57.6%	170 (43.9%)	66 (17.1%)	128 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	5.5	738^th of 844 public high schools	12.6%		4.6	724^th of 807 public high schools	10.3%	14				20.0							24.0		$9,860	$958	$8,901
Countryside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 State Road 580	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 725-7956	1,396	70	19.9	32.0%	745 (53.4%)	153 (11.0%)	397 (28.4%)	32 (2.3%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	64 (4.6%)	51	321^st of 844 public high schools	62.0%		41.7	403^rd of 807 public high schools	50.1%	82			60.0	60.0				16.0	45.0	70.0	76.0		$10,304	$448	$9,856
Anclote High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1540 Sweetbriar Dr	Holiday	34691	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	Yes	(727) 246-3000	1,150	54	21.1	53.0%	555 (48.3%)	134 (11.7%)	351 (30.5%)	25 (2.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.0%)	32.9	551^st of 844 public high schools	34.7%		30.7	533^rd of 807 public high schools	34.0%	18			40.0	45.0				14.0	35.0	61.0	73.0		$10,196	$774	$9,422
Pinellas Teleschool	Public	6-12	2229 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1220	130	5	26.0	74.6%	26 (20.0%)	85 (65.4%)	11 (8.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.4%)	3.7	766^th of 844 public high schools	9.2%		5.4	715^th of 807 public high schools	11.4%	51	5.0	4.0	16.0	13.0	7.0	15.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	18.0	35.0	21.0	$6,194	$161	$6,032
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy	Public	9-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 474-8836	202	14	14.4	55.0%	93 (46.0%)	42 (20.8%)	58 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	2.4	795^th of 844 public high schools	5.8%		7	696^th of 807 public high schools	13.8%	99			20.0	15.0					0.0	7.0	14.0		$18,021	$1,270	$16,751

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Harbor University High

Is Palm Harbor University High a good school?

Palm Harbor University High ranks 113^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palm Harbor University High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,413 students attended Palm Harbor University High.

What is the racial makeup of Palm Harbor University High?

Students at Palm Harbor University High are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Palm Harbor University High in?

Pinellas

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

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