Palm Harbor University High School, also known as PHUHS, is a Pinellas County public high school in Palm Harbor, Florida for grades 9–12. The school's mascot is the Hurricane and the school's colors are navy and maroon.
Serving 2,502 students in grades 9-12, Palm Harbor University High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Harbor University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Palm Harbor University High School's student population of 2,502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Year Founded
1996
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Harbor University High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Harbor University High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hurricane
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Harbor University High School's ranking?
Palm Harbor University High School is ranked #934 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Harbor University High School often compared to?
Palm Harbor University High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Lake High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palm Harbor University High School?
The graduation rate of Palm Harbor University High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palm Harbor University High School?
2,502 students attend Palm Harbor University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Palm Harbor University High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Harbor University High School?
Palm Harbor University High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Harbor University High School offer ?
Palm Harbor University High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Harbor University High School part of?
Palm Harbor University High School is part of Pinellas School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
This school is amazing, there are many clubs for everyone to belong. The education in the best in the county which explains why kids from all over the county are at each others throats to get into the Medical and IB program so the can go to this school.
2 12/20/2010
I hated this school, the people are so fake and think they are so much better than you.
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