Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

31^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 96% of Florida high schools

Summary

St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School is a small, highly selective public high school in downtown Saint Petersburg, FL, serving just 220 students in grades 9-12 within the Pinellas district. This school stands out dramatically from nearby comprehensive high schools like Dixie M. Hollins High School and Gibbs High School, with proficiency rates that are often 30 to 50 percentage points higher in core subjects. For example, the school achieved 100% proficiency in US History, 95% in Biology 1, and 92% in 10th-grade ELA, while nearby schools typically score between 38% and 62% on the same tests. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and exceptionally low chronic absenteeism (just 3.3% in 2022-2023), compared to rates of 30% to 50% at neighboring schools.

What makes this school particularly interesting is its efficiency and focused mission. Despite spending only $7,874 per student—the lowest of any high school in the comparison group and far less than schools like Lakewood High School ($12,363) or Gibbs ($13,757)—it consistently ranks in the top 5% of all Florida high schools. The school's STEM focus is clearly reflected in its test scores, with Biology 1 (95%) and Geometry (91%) among its highest proficiency rates. This suggests that high academic outcomes are driven more by a motivated student body and effective resource allocation than by high spending alone.

An interesting comparison exists with its sister school, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, which ranks 1st in the state. While both are small, collegiate-style schools, the #1 ranked school has a much higher student-teacher ratio (52:1) compared to Stem's 27.5:1, and a lower free/reduced lunch rate (10% vs. 29.55%). This paradox suggests that Stem provides a more supportive, smaller-class environment for its students, while the #1 school may rely on a highly self-motivated, independent student body. For parents, this means St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School offers an exceptional, focused STEM education in a nurturing environment that produces outstanding results without excessive spending.

220

Students ?

27.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,874

Per pupil spending ?

29.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

244 2nd Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 302-6883

District: Pinellas

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.5%

African American:

18.6%

Hispanic:

13.6%

See top rated Florida high schools

Compare St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2024 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (92% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 28 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school92%

District avg66%

Florida avg64%

31^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2024

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	87.2	31 of 838	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	87.5	33 of 844	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	86.8	38 of 807	95.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History100%+26 vs state

Biology 195%+21 vs state

Geometry91%+35 vs state

English Language Arts91%+30 vs state

Algebra 185%+22 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School and help other families decide.

Rate St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (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	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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School	Public, Charter	9-12	244 2nd Ave N	Saint Petersburg	33701	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(727) 302-6883	220	8	27.5	29.5%	109 (49.5%)	41 (18.6%)	30 (13.6%)	25 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.4%)	87.2	31^st of 838 public high schools	96.3%		87.5	33^rd of 844 public high schools	96.1%	2				90.0	92.0					85.0	91.0	95.0	100.0		$7,874	$00	$7,874
St. Petersburg High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2501 5th Ave N	St Petersburg	33713	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-1842	1,736	82	21.1	35.3%	891 (51.3%)	290 (16.7%)	311 (17.9%)	158 (9.1%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	78 (4.5%)	62.2	201^st of 838 public high schools	76.0%		52.1	305^th of 844 public high schools	63.9%	104				70.0	68.0					46.0	71.0	77.0	79.0		$9,135	$321	$8,814
Gibbs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	850 34th St S	St Petersburg	33711	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-5452	1,125	70	16.0	59.6%	277 (24.6%)	672 (59.7%)	109 (9.7%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	54 (4.8%)	33.7	547^th of 838 public high schools	34.7%		34.8	531^st of 844 public high schools	37.1%	16				50.0	53.0					20.0	42.0	53.0	72.0		$13,757	$821	$12,935
Northeast High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5500 16th St N	St Petersburg	33703	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 570-3138	1,684	82	20.5	40.9%	827 (49.1%)	329 (19.5%)	326 (19.4%)	99 (5.9%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	95 (5.6%)	44.8	414^th of 838 public high schools	50.6%		41.5	443^rd of 844 public high schools	47.5%	29				55.0	55.0					45.0	44.0	74.0	77.0		$9,527	$549	$8,978
Lealman Innovation Academy	Public	5-12	4900 28th St N	St Petersburg	33714	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 528-5802	307	32	9.5	80.1%	54 (17.6%)	205 (66.8%)	32 (10.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0.8	836^th of 838 public high schools	0.2%		2.6	785^th of 844 public high schools	7.0%	51	7.0	11.0	5.0	5.0	0.0	0.0	6.0	9.0	3.0	5.0	4.0	12.0	9.0	11.0	$22,666	$1,725	$20,940
Lakewood High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1400 54th Ave S	St Petersburg	33705	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2916	880	49	17.9	55.1%	163 (18.5%)	585 (66.5%)	80 (9.1%)	18 (2.0%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.3%)	53.9	286^th of 838 public high schools	65.9%		42	435^th of 844 public high schools	48.5%	149				61.0	64.0					56.0	62.0	77.0	72.0		$12,363	$809	$11,553
Disston Academy	Public	5-12	5125 11th Ave S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 893-1115	63	8	7.8	71.4%	14 (22.2%)	38 (60.3%)	8 (12.7%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	2.3	791^st of 838 public high schools	5.6%		4.6	748^th of 844 public high schools	11.4%	43					9.0						13.0		9.0		$45,822	$4,226	$41,597
Boca Ciega High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	924 58th St S	Gulfport	33707	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 893-2780	1,039	57	18.2	56.5%	255 (24.5%)	576 (55.4%)	126 (12.1%)	33 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (4.3%)	26	622^nd of 838 public high schools	25.8%		32.4	561^st of 844 public high schools	33.5%	61				38.0	50.0					37.0	38.0	54.0	66.0		$12,062	$571	$11,491
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi	Public, Charter	8-12	2220 62nd Ave S	St Petersburg	33712	Pinellas County	Pinellas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(727) 825-3710	149	0		70.5%	22 (14.8%)	109 (73.2%)	10 (6.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	1.3	819^th of 838 public high schools	2.3%		2.2	802^nd of 844 public high schools	5.0%	17					0.0					0.0	11.0	0.0	13.0		$10,872	$1,264	$9,608
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

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School

What is the racial makeup of St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School?

Students at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School are 50% White, 19% African American, 14% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What district is St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School in?

Pinellas

How many students attend St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 220 students attended St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School.

Is St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School a good school?

Yes! St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 31^st of 838 Florida high schools.

Rate St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida High School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Saint Petersburg, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School!

Latest Florida data All new data »

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.