Best high schools in ST Petersburg (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in ST Petersburg, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 179St. Petersburg Collegiate High SchoolST Petersburg · Charter High97.5% Reading proficiency · 260 students
- 256St. Petersburg High SchoolST Petersburg · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,736 students
- 349Northeast High SchoolST Petersburg · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,684 students
- 444Lakewood High SchoolST Petersburg · Public High42% Math proficiency · 880 students
- 540Gibbs High SchoolST Petersburg · Public High35% Math proficiency · 1,125 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ST Petersburg · High · Grades 10–12 | Charter | 78.8 Top 10% | 97.5% Reading proficiency | 260 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg High School ST Petersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,736 |
| 3 | Northeast High School ST Petersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,684 |
| 4 | Lakewood High School ST Petersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 880 |
| 5 | Gibbs High School ST Petersburg · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 39.8 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,125 |
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School in ST Petersburg leads the 2025 list of high schools in ST Petersburg with a Success Index (US) of 78.8. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida high schools rankings, every school on the ST Petersburg page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in ST Petersburg?
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School in ST Petersburg, Florida ranks first among high schools in ST Petersburg with a Success Index (US) of 78.8 out of 100 (Enrollment: 260).
How are high schools in ST Petersburg ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.