St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School vs St. Petersburg High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School
St. Peterburg · Charter high · Grades 9–12
220 students
St. Petersburg High School
ST Petersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,736 students
| Measure | St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School St. Peterburg, Florida | St. Petersburg High School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #220 of 576 | #226 of 576 |
| National rank | #6691 of 16,910 | #6809 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 220 | 1,736 |
| Enrollment | 220 | 1,736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | St. Peterburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.5 vs 56.0).
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 35.3%).
- •St. Petersburg High School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 27.5).
- •St. Petersburg High School is the larger school with 1,736 students compared with 220.
- •St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School is a charter school while St. Petersburg High School is a public 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 St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School better than St. Petersburg High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School and St. Petersburg High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between St. Peterburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School: 220. St. Petersburg High School: 1,736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School and St. Petersburg High School rank in Florida?
St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School is 220th of 576 and St. Petersburg High School is 226th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).