Pinellas Park High School vs Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinellas Park High School
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,691 students
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School
Pinellas Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
535 students
| Measure | Pinellas Park High School Largo, Florida | Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School Pinellas Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #444 of 576 | #669 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11412 of 16,910 | #10682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,691 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| city | Largo | Pinellas Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 38.2).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 47.2%).
- •Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 21.4).
- •Pinellas Park High School is the larger school with 1,691 students compared with 535.
- •Pinellas Park High School is a public school while Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter 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 Pinellas Park High School better than Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School ranks higher (70.9 vs 38.2 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 Pinellas Park High School and Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Largo and Pinellas Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinellas Park High School: 1,691. Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinellas Park High School and Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School rank in Florida?
Pinellas Park High School is 444th of 576 and Plato Academy Pinellas Park Charter School is 669th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).