Hollins High School, formerly known as Dixie M. Hollins High School, is a public secondary school located in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The school was opened in 1959 as a vocational school for grades 10–12, but it has since expanded to include 9th grade education. The school has just under 1,800 students.
Serving 1,975 students in grades 9-12, Dixie M. Hollins High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,975 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixie M. Hollins High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dixie M. Hollins High School's student population of 1,975 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,975 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dixie M. Hollins High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dixie M. Hollins High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3029 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie M. Hollins High School's ranking?
Dixie M. Hollins High School is ranked #3029 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dixie M. Hollins High School often compared to?
Dixie M. Hollins High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast High School, Osceola Fundamental High School, St. Petersburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dixie M. Hollins High School?
The graduation rate of Dixie M. Hollins High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dixie M. Hollins High School?
1,975 students attend Dixie M. Hollins High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Dixie M. Hollins High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixie M. Hollins High School?
Dixie M. Hollins High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dixie M. Hollins High School offer ?
Dixie M. Hollins High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dixie M. Hollins High School part of?
Dixie M. Hollins High School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Dixie M. Hollins High School located?
Dixie M. Hollins High School is located in the West Lealman neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in West Lealman.
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