Palm Harbor University High School -  Home of the Hurricanes  

Address: 1900 Omaha St. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 

Phone: (727) 669-1131 

Fax: (727) 725-7936  

Pinellas County Schools Administration: (727) 588-6000

Principal: Teresa Patterson 

School Hours: 7:25 AM  - 1:55 PM

About:

Palm Harbor University High School is a high-performing, nationally recognized school that has developed a curriculum to meet the needs of a diverse student population. It offers an innovative University program coupled with two dynamic district application programs; the International Baccalaureate Programme and the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions. The school focuses on preparing students for the future while maintaining a safe learning environment that promotes the highest student achievement.

Points of Pride:

• Class of 2024; 99.7% Graduation Rate
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Rate Average of 93% since 2005
• Class of 2025 Center for Wellness and Medical Professions students earned over 400 industry certifications in three pathways including LPN and Pharmacy Technician
• Center for Wellness and Medical Profession and Career Academy of Business Administration; each designated by The Stavros Career and MGT Education Board as an Academy of Distinction with Distinguished Honors
• 40 National Merit Semifinalists from the classes of 2022-2025
• Internationally recognized Robotics Program; 2024 & 2025 FIRST Robotics World Qualifiers
• Thespian Troupe is among the highest honored programs in Dramatic and Musical Theater by the State, Broadway Stars of the Future and Walker’s Rising Stars.
• Consistent national qualifiers in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Health Occupation Sciences Association (HOSA), and Speech and Debate
• Students consistently recognized as Gold and Silver Key Scholastic Art Award Winners
• 10-time recipient of the Superintendent’s Award for highest GPA for all student-athletes; 6-time recipient of Superintendent’s Cup for Athletic Achievement
• 15 Team athletic Florida State Titles and 20 individual State Titles since the opening of the school
• 25,000 volunteer hours annually from over 1,000 volunteers

Special Services and Programs

• Center for Wellness and Medical Professions offers three pathways: Traditional Medical, Biomedical Sciences, and Pharmacy Technician
• International Baccalaureate Programme consists of two years of Pre-Diploma classes and two years of IB Diploma Programme classes
• 26 Advanced Placement courses offered and onsite St. Petersburg College dual enrollment opportunities
• Career Academy of Business Administration and Management
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) School Wide Certification
• Early College, Early Admissions, and Executive Internship College programs
• More than 75 clubs in a variety of academic and recreational interest areas
• College and Career Readiness Center staffed by a full time Coordinator

Mission: The mission of Palm Harbor University High School is to educate all students to be successful in a global society by using effective systems that promote lifelong learning.  

Vision: Provide a learning environment where all students complete an accelerated pathway that results in a graduation rate of 100% each year.

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