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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in St. Petersburg at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
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Pinellas
93,702 students | LARGO, FL
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 168 schools
Reviews From Schools in St. Petersburg
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Parent / Guardian
August 24, 2025
The school keeps losing their best high school teachers, college counselors, and coaches all while increasing tuition and declining college acceptance rates to the best colleges. Last year they were... More
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Shorecrest Preparatory School
Parent / Guardian
August 20, 2025
This place has been transformed to one of the best centers in St pete since they made a director change. I highly recommend this place to families in the st pete area.
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Young Achievers Learning Center
Parent / Guardian
August 15, 2025
We switched to Sexton last year halfway through and are so happy we did! Our kids are involved in so many fun events and love the parties they get to attend with their points. My youngest was in 1st... More
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John M. Sexton Elementary School