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St. Petersburg High School - Home of the Green Devils

St. Petersburg High School - Home of the Green Devils

Address: 2501 5th Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: (727) 893-1842 
Fax: (727) 893-1399 
Guidance Fax: (727) 893-5542
Pinellas County Schools Administration: (727) 588-6000

About: Founded in 1898, St. Petersburg High School boasts a rich history and a vibrant presence in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida. Nestled amidst 7 acres, the school's iconic Spanish Revival architecture, built in 1926, stands as a testament to its storied past. More than just a landmark, St. Pete High, as it's affectionately known, cultivates a diverse and dynamic learning environment for its over 1,700 students.

Points of Pride

  • Multiple National Merit Scholarship Finalists Annually
  • 3DE - National recognition/ winning competitions
  • The success of the academic team
  • Rich history with many traditions and community connections
  • First place - Florida State Spanish Conference
  • Construction Program- recent construction of Tiny Home
  • Three-time Mayor’s Top Apple Award
  • Home to the first International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in Florida IB Diploma rate is consistently above the world average
  • Award-winning Chorus and Band
  • State Runner-Up Basketball Team, 2022
  • State Swim Runner-Up 2023
  • State Tennis Runner-Up, 2021 & 2022
  • Highly Competitive Athletic Program

Special Services & Programs

  • The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program is a challenging two-year curriculum, that takes place in the 11th and 12th grades. It leads to a qualification that is widely recognized by the world’s leading universities. The St. Petersburg High Pre-Diploma Program (Pre-DP) prepares 9th- and 10th-grade students for the rigorous IB Diploma Program.
  • The Center for Construction Technologies is a program that gives students in grades nine through twelve the opportunity to learn a construction trade while in high school. The program is designed for students to earn both a high school diploma and industry certifications at the same time.
  • Air Force ROTC students learn the principles of leadership in the classroom and apply these principles into practice outside of the classroom through hands-on management experience and leadership-building exercises.
  • 3DE brings real-world connectivity into the everyday academic experience to increase student engagement, strengthen comprehension, build critical thinking, and accelerate academic performance. 

School Mission- The mission of St. Petersburg High School is to graduate all of our students with the skills to be successful in a global society by offering a rigorous, safe and supportive learning environment.

School Vision- 100% Student Success

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