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High schools
Compiled by Times Staff
© St. Petersburg Times, published October 29, 2000
BOCA CIEGA HIGH
924 58th St. S, Gulfport (893-2780)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 2,088
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Barbara Paonessa
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: Gulfport, Childs Park, South Pasadena, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Bay Pines (south of Bay Pines Boulevard) plus the areas south of Tyrone Boulevard and 22nd Avenue S (including the Azalea, Disston and Tyrone areas)
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, speech, emotionally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped
SPECIAL: State of Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community involvement programs, jazz ensemble, Gold Status (first place) High School Jazz Band at national JazzFest '97, Time Warner Communications Cable in the Classroom essay contest winner for 1997
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 4.0
FCAT 10th grade math: 309
FCAT 10th grade reading: 302
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: junior college or college
BOCA CIEGA HIGH
Center for Wellness and Medical Professions
924 58th St. S, Gulfport (893-2780, ext. 124 or 127)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 504
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet
CONTACT: Assistant principal Steve Bolin, program coordinator
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Students come from South Pinellas by application and random computer lottery. Deadline is Dec. 1
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: none
SPECIAL: There are three program opportunities offered to prepare students in the fields of medicine and health care. Field trips and medical seminars are included as part of the learning experiences. Students will be involved in clinical and shadowing experiences. There is a requirement of 200 hours of community service.
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: junior college or college
DIXIE HOLLINS HIGH
4940 62nd St. N (547-7876)
WEB SITE: under construction
STUDENTS: 1,774
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Jeffrey Haynes
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: Park Boulevard south to 22nd Avenue N and north on 58th Street to 90th Avenue N, west to Cross Bayou Canal; most of Lakewood Estates; Central Avenue to 18th Avenue S between 16th and 40th streets.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, trainable mentally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, emotionally handicapped, speech, language-impaired.
SPECIAL: State of Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community involvement programs, Manufacturing Academy, Arts Related Technologies & Entertainment Careers (ARTEC), National Foundation for Teaching Enterpreneurship (NFTE), as part of the Front Porch Initiative, Jabil Circuit Partnership, Cooperation and Transition w/Pinellas Park Middle School, Promote Achievement and Success for Students in Transition (PASSIT), Florida National Partnership, U.S. Army Recruiting Command Partnership, Graphic Arts Academy, READ 180 Program, Extended Day Classes, U.S. Robotics Team, Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Classes, Partnership with Time Warner and Raytheon E-Systems, auto-detailing program, SCANS computer lab
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: D
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 3.7
FCAT 10th grade math: 304
FCAT 10th grade reading: 289
WHERE DO GO FROM HERE: junior college, four year college or career
GIBBS HIGH
850 34th St. S (893-5452)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 2,020
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Barbara C. Shorter
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: most of the area around school, from Central Avenue to 18th Avenue S between 49th and 34th streets; north of Central Avenue between 49th and 46th streets to 22nd Avenue N; between 58th and 46th streets from 22nd to 38th avenues, extending between 58th Street and Haines Road to 90th Avenue N
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, speech
SPECIAL: State of Florida Golden School Award for outstanding community-involvement programs, PRIDE awards for academic excellence
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 4.0
FCAT 10th grade math: 306
FCAT 10th grade reading: 297
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: college, junior college or career
GIBBS HIGH
Pinellas County Center for the Arts
850 34th St. S (893-5452, ext. 108)
WEB SITE: http://www.webcoast.com/gibbpcca/
STUDENTS: 475
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet
CONTACT: Assistant Principal Ralph Nurmela
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-2:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications and auditions are required to be accepted. Deadline is Dec. 1
SPECIAL: The Pinellas County Center for the Arts provides a preprofessional arts training program for qualified students. The major courses of study are dance, literary arts, music, theater, technical and visual arts. 1998 The Scholastic Award, three national winners, 1998 Student Surrealist Art Exhibition (Salvador Dali Museum) merit award, 1998 "Who Are We" contest (The Arts Center in St. Petersburg) third place and honorable mention
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: college or career
GIBBS HIGH
Pinellas Academy for the Technical Arts
901 34th St. S (893-2500, ext. 1008)
WEB SITE: no
STUDENTS: 230 freshmen and sophomores
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public academy/magnet program
CONTACT: Assistant Principal Sally Steele Day
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: will become 9-12. Program in 2nd year of operation, therefore, currently only freshmen and sophomores
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1
SPECIAL: this new Gibbs program opened in August 1999. It blends business and technology skills into academic courses. Students and teachers work with business partners
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: program is new
LAKEWOOD HIGH
1400 54th Ave. S (893-2916)
WEB SITE: No
STUDENTS: 1,663
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Walter Hall
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: south of school to 62nd Avenue between 16th and 12th streets, Weedon Island and Gateway Mall area, area bordered by Gandy Blvd. and Roosevelt Blvd. N and an area bordered by 13th Avenue N south to 18th Avenue SE, Maximo Moorings, Broadwaters, St. Pete Beach, Tierra Verde, Fort DeSoto, Pass-a-Grille
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, speech.
SPECIAL: Golden School Award, 2000 National Merit Finalists and Semi-finalists, National Merit Commended Scholars, National Achievement Programs Commended Scholars, National Merit Hispanic Scholar, 2000 Bright Future Scholarship recipients, Florida Association for Multicultural Education Award (FAME) for most comprehensive multicultural program in the district
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 4.1
FCAT 10th grade math: 325
FCAT 10th grade reading: 308
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: junior college, college or career
LAKEWOOD HIGH
Center for Advanced Technologies
1400 54th Ave. S (893-2926)
WEB SITE: http://www.cat.pinellas.k12.fl.us/
STUDENTS: 510
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet
CONTACT: assistant principal/program coordinator Dr. Martin Shapiro
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
APPLICATION DEADLINE: students with mathematical and scientific abilities and proven academic performance are logical candidates. Deadline is Dec. 1
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: none
SPECIAL: The center offers a rigorous four-year academic program that emphasizes advanced mathematics, science, computer applications/programming, multimedia/television production and scientific research. The program prepares students for careers in engineering, architecture, medicine, multimedia, scientific research, programming, computer graphics and television production. All students participate in hands-on laboratory experiences in mathematics, science, research, computing and multimedia. Partnership, mentorship and apprentice opportunities with community businesses provide real-world experiences.
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: careers or college
NORTHEAST HIGH
1717 54th Ave. N (570-3138), fax (570-3152)
WEB SITE: http://www.webcoast.com/nehi/
STUDENTS: 2,024
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Michael Miller
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: area from around the school east to Tampa Bay, including most of Shore Acres and Placido Bayou; north of school to Roosevelt Boulevard, Gandy Boulevard, including Allendale, Caya Costa, Tanglewood, Harbor Isle and Venetian Isles; Campbell Park area to 22nd Avenue S and between Fourth street and 22nd Street.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: educable mentally handicapped; emotionally handicapped; special learning disabilities; communication disorders.
SPECIAL: State of Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community involvement programs, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes including a Fast Track Baccalaureate Curriculum, foreign language classes in French, Spanish, German, Latin and Greek, a comprehensive list of Business Education classes, QUEST, a ninth grade transition program which incorporates a leadership component with opportunities for experimental learning, Ropes Course activities on site, classes in Child Care and Early Education, Service Learning, athletic program includes swimming and water safety
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 3.8
FCAT 10th grade math: 304
FCAT 10th grade reading: 290
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: junior college, college or career
PINELLAS PARK HIGH
6305 118th Ave. N, Largo
(538-7410)
WEB SITE: http://www.pphs.pinellas.k12.fl.us
STUDENTS: 2,191
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal Denise Hart
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: from 90th Avenue N in Pinellas Park to Belleair Road between Tampa Bay and Starkey Road in Largo. From Fourth to M. L. King (Ninth) streets S between 22nd and 30th avenues S in St. Petersburg.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: physically impaired, emotionally handicapped, hearing-impaired, speech and language, special learning disabilities, vision-impaired, educable mentally handicapped.
SPECIAL: State of Florida Golden School Awards for outstanding community involvement programs; National Merit commended students; Florida Academic Scholars and Florida Gold Seal endorsements.
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: C
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 4.3
FCAT 10th grade math: 306
FCAT 10th grade reading: 295
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE?: college, junior college or careers
PINELLAS PARK HIGH
Criminal Justice Academy
6305 118th Ave. N (538-7410, ext. 112)
WEB SITE: http://www.pphs.pinellas.k12.fl.us
STUDENTS: 445
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet
CONTACT: program coordinator Max Loden
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: none
SPECIAL: This magnet program offers a four-year course of study emphasizing the study of law-related curriculum combined with traditional academic course work. This program is designed to prepare students for continued education and career opportunities in law-related fields. In addition to law enforcement officers, lawyers and judges, professionals from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, FBI, the medical examiner's office and other criminal justice fields constitute the criminal justice advisory and serve as resources for the program.
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: career, college or junior college
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH
WEB SITE: http://www.webcoast.com/stpetehigh
STUDENTS: 2,194
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public
CONTACT: Principal, Linda Benware
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
ZONE: from Central Avenue to 38th Avenue N from 46th Street to Tampa Bay, including Woodlawn, Snell Isle and the northeast area from 13th Street to 40th Avenue NE in Shore Acres; plus Pinellas Point near Skyway Shopping Center.
EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: specific learning disabilities, emotionally handicapped, speech, educable mentally handicapped
SPECIAL: State of Florida Five Star Schools designation for outstanding community involvement programs, 1999 National Merit finalists, National Merit Commended Scholar, U.S. Senate Youth Program, All-City Academic Teammembers, All-Suncoast Teammembers; awards in Spanish Club state competition, All-State Band, football, swimming, girl's soccer, boy's track, wrestling, horse competition, and cheerleading
OTHER PROGRAMS: Pre-IB, National Honor Society, International Baccalaureate magnet program, ninth-grade transition team, Multicultural Committee, cooperative consultation, Ambassadors, Student's Alternative to Suspension, counseling for students and parents, Students Against Drunk Driving, Graduation Enhancement Program, student court, peer mediation
FLORIDA STATE GRADE: B
FLORIDA WRITES 10th grade: 4.4
FCAT 10th grade math: 329
FCAT 10th grade reading: 321
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: junior college, college, work
ST. PETERSBURG HIGH
International Baccalaureate (IB)
2501 Fifth Ave. N (893-1842)
WEB SITE: http://www.stpetehigh.com
STUDENTS: 550
TYPE OF SCHOOL: public magnet
CONTACT: Assistant principal, Dr. Linda McPheron
HOURS: 7:20 a.m.-1:50 p.m.
GRADES: 9-12
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Dec. 1
SPECIAL: The International Baccalaureate program's rigorous curriculum is designed for motivated college-bound students and focuses on the individual student's academic needs. Requirements for the IB diploma are structured to meet the entrance requirements of the finest universities. The two-phase program includes classes equivalent to college freshman-level courses as well as 150 hours of community service. Phase I, grades 9 and 10, follows the Preliminary International Baccalaureate curriculum. Phase II, grades 11 and 12, follows the International Baccalaureate diploma curriculum.
WHERE TO GO FROM HERE: college
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