Palmetto High School’s campus tells the story of its past and present – with a few of the original 1957 buildings among the approximately 70 structures. But many of its classes, such as robotics and digital information technology, look to the future.
The school’s curriculum varies to serve the needs and interests of all its students. College-bound honors students can take part in the Cambridge Assessment International Education program, a rigorous academic course of study that is recognized worldwide.
Those who plan to enter the workforce immediately after graduating may prefer the career and technical education track.
Palmetto High also has a performing and visual arts department that guides and molds budding studio artists, actors, TV producers and musicians.
Future farmers can prepare for a life in agriculture with classes like animal science and horticulture.
An active schedule of extracurricular activities ranges from service clubs and student government to the chess club and the student newspaper, the Prowl.
The school’s athletic department is busy throughout the year, with teams known as the Tigers competing in sports like basketball, softball, tennis, football, weightlifting, and swimming and diving.
Whether they’re coming together to cheer on their classmates or to serve their community, the Palmetto Tigers are proud of their school!
Palmetto High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1200 17th St W,
Palmetto, FL
Manatee County School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Carl Auckerman
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
85%
Niche Grade
B-
B-
B+
C
C-
C+
B
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
35.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
344:1
Student Diversity
Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
39.2%
White
35.2%
Black
20.5%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida
480 Students
University of Florida
386 Students
University of Central Florida
382 Students
Florida State University
382 Students
State College of Florida - Manatee-Sarasota
264 Students
Florida Gulf Coast University
225 Students
Florida Atlantic University
215 Students
University of North Florida
180 Students
University of Miami
175 Students
Florida International University
163 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
137 Students
Nursing
123 Students
Biology
96 Students
Psychology
92 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
59 Students
Criminology
47 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
41 Students
Sport and Fitness Management
37 Students
Computer Science
34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
34 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/17/2025
A positive is that there some good teachers there that make learning their subject interesting . A negative is the way the school was built. Walking to class is awful. The pathway is all outside so whenever it rains everything gets flooded and there's a chance of you getting rained on. That's is one thing I would like to change.
1/25/2025
Palmetto High School was the only high school in Manatee County that I wanted to attend. The teachers that I encountered all contributed to the culture of the school. Relaxed and yet still strict, the school was a good atmosphere. The best part of the school was the sporting events, I hope they continue to do well.
9/9/2024
Palmetto High school is a very good school. They have a great AICE program there. Most of the teachers there are nice.
GreatSchools Reviews
8/15/2024
My daughter Kaila went here and likes it
5/3/2023
WORST SCHOOL I HAVE EVER ENCOUNTERED. STAY FAR AWAY.
9/21/2022
Anyone that claims that the school is a good school their child is probably in the ace program. Otherwise this school is absolutely horrible . The teachers have no communication. The grades change daily so these kids are getting zero grades for things if they miss classes the system is just messed u...
5/26/2022
I moved from DC to Palmetto. I had previously attended very good schools, 2 in fact. When I came to Palmetto, I was in my senior year. I was in AP classes and immediately noticed a grift. I was reading books in AP English in 12th grade that I had read in 6th grade. They were very far behind my other...
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Average Home Value
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Parks in this Area
Emerson Point Preserve
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- Hiking
Blackstone Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Bradenton Riverwalk
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Lamb Park
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Sutton Park
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Palmetto High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Palmetto, FL, in the Palmetto neighborhood, and is served by the Manatee County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,194 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Palmetto High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $430,626. Discover additional schools in the area, like Queen of Angels Academy, Educational Harbor Christian School, Manatee School for the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Palmetto has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmetto High School.