Our dedicated volunteers and community/business partners are a vital part of our schools, helping students develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to succeed.

 

The district has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities including mentoring, tutoring and participation in PTA/PTSA and school advisory committees (SAC).

 

Business and community partners can be involved by allowing employees to volunteer as mentors, by providing financial contributions or donations of equipment and supplies, or by providing internships and job opportunities for Pinellas County Schools students.

 

For more information contact the Office of Strategic Partnerships at 727-588-5050.

 

Pinellas County Schools offers more than 75 magnet programs designed to accelerate advancement in students’ interests, talents and abilities. District Application Programs offer rigorous educational pathways to guide students who wish to focus on their area of interest from kindergarten through 12th grade.

 

Magnet programs include the performing and visual arts; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); international studies; journalism; gifted studies; gaming simulation and programming; medical professions, veterinary sciences, construction technology; culinary arts; and more.

 

 

Graduation Data

Where Your Dollar Goes

80¢	Spent directly on students, including teaching, transportation, counseling services and classroom and library materials
13¢	Toward acquiring, operating and maintaining school facilities
4¢	Used for staff training and curriculum development
3¢	Toward central and fiscal services, general administration and district technology

2018-2019 Budget Snapshot

Total Budget - All Sources	$1,516,629,210
General Operating Fund Use	$874,600,000
Direct Instruction	$564,784,150
Instructional Support	$73,795,659
General Support/Other	$38,178,704
Plant Operations and Maintenance	$104,542,834
School Administration	$59,619,986
Student Transportation	$33,678,667

 

Pinellas County Schools continues to expand its career and technical education opportunities through certification programs beginning as early as elementary school, as well as new programs and partnerships such as the Summer Career Acceleration Program.

 

Students earned 13,494 industry certifications during the 2017-18 school year.

586% Internships increase since 2011-2012

248% Apprenticeships increase since 2016-2017

 

Results on the Rise

 

Access to rigorous coursework is an essential element in preparing students for college and careers and allows students to simultaneously earn college credits while pursuing a high school diploma.

 

56.7% Increase since 2013 in AP Exams Taken

50.7% Increase since 2013 in AP Exams with Qualifying Scores

 

2017-2018 Economic Impact

Through College Credits Earned

12,393 Participating Students Took 20,285 College Level Courses and $12,055,984 in College Tuition*

 

*Students Enrolled in AP, IB, Dual Enrollment or Cambridge AICE
Based on average cost of $594.33 for 3-credit class at public 4-year university in Florida