PINELLAS

Pinellas County Schools is a large urban district serving 93,702 students across 156 schools in Florida's Pinellas County. The district experienced a 1.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting gradual demographic shifts in the service area. With 5,803 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1, slightly below the typical range for districts of its size.

Academically, Pinellas performs above state averages in both measured areas. Math proficiency reaches 59.0% compared to the state average of 55.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 58.0% versus the state's 52.6%. The graduation rate of 88.0% exceeds Florida's average of 86.0%, indicating stronger completion outcomes than the state overall.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 66.0% classified as economically disadvantaged. English learners comprise 7.6% of enrollment, while 14.6% of students receive special education services. Racially, the district is diverse: 49.1% White, 21.4% Hispanic, 19.3% Black, and 4.0% Asian students.

Financially, Pinellas operates with a total budget of $1.203 billion and per-pupil spending of $16,265, notably higher than the state average of $12,465. Revenue composition shows reliance on local funding at 55.1%, with state contributions at 29.4% and federal funding at 15.5%, indicating a relatively affluent local tax base supporting district operations.