At a glance
Reported students
546
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole: 546 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
21:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Seminole. It is one of 151 current school records connected to Pinellas. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
- 1How do the reported 21:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.5%
- Hispanic18.7%
- Black9.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pinellas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enterprise Charter High School
High · Grades 09–12
387 reported students
Lealman Innovation Academy
High · Grades 05–12
307 reported students
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
High · Grades 10–12
260 reported students
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School North Pinellas
High · Grades 10–12
223 reported students
St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School
High · Grades 09–12
220 reported students
Lakewood High School
High · Grades 09–12
880 reported students
Public schools near Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,394 | 0.4 mi |
| Osceola Fundamental High High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,706 | 2.5 mi |
| Strive Academy High · Pinellas | 06–12 | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| Largo High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 2,058 | 5 mi |
| Pinellas Park High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,691 | 5.8 mi |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School High · Pinellas | 09–12 | 1,934 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
What grades does Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole serve?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pinellas.
How many students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 538 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
The calculated ratio is 21:1, based on 546 students and 26 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole in?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is part of Pinellas, based in Largo, FL, which operates 151 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Seminole High School (0.4 mi), Osceola Fundamental High (2.5 mi), Strive Academy (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.