Boca Ciega High School vs St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boca Ciega High School
Gulfport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
ST Petersburg · Charter high · Grades 10–12
260 students
| Measure | Boca Ciega High School Gulfport, Florida | St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #462 of 576 | #28 of 576 |
| National rank | #11985 of 16,910 | #1462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,039 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 52.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Gulfport | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 35.9).
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 42%).
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 56.5%).
- •Boca Ciega High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 52.0).
- •Boca Ciega High School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 260.
- •Boca Ciega High School is a public school while St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boca Ciega High School better than St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
On the Success Index (US), St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ranks higher (78.8 vs 35.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boca Ciega High School and St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gulfport and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boca Ciega High School: 1,039. St. Petersburg Collegiate High School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boca Ciega High School and St. Petersburg Collegiate High School rank in Florida?
Boca Ciega High School is 462nd of 576 and St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is 28th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).