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
• The 516 Gears of Fire team from Palm Harbor University High School is competing in the FIRST World Championship in Houston. FIRST® is a global nonprofit organization that prepares young people for the future through youth robotics programs that build skills, confidence, and resilience. The championship is an international event and an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math. https://youtu.be/2QANZl3CYIw?si=-vqh9BDw-O39lDKt 
• For the third straight year, students from PHUHS produced a series of TEDx talks with community members based on the premise of inviting people with ideas that can change the world. Some of those speakers included PHUHS students and local scientists with a specialty on technology. TEDx is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to local communities around the globe through TEDx events. These events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and to share the latest research in their local areas that spark conversations in their communities. https://youtu.be/C6oZSU4CH8M?si=M4JuzQeYoQg9yeUN

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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