PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

www.osceolaschools.net

544 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Professional & Technical High School (PATHS), located at 501 Simpson Road in Kissimmee, Florida, is a specialized magnet institution within the School District of Osceola County. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional academics and career readiness, the school focuses on providing students with rigorous technical training alongside their high school curriculum. By integrating hands-on experience with core academic subjects, the school aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand professional fields.

The school is structured to foster a professional environment where students can earn industry certifications and gain practical skills that align with current workforce needs. By prioritizing technical proficiency and career development, PATHS serves as a vital resource for students looking to gain a competitive edge in their chosen trades or professional pathways before graduation. Its location and curriculum underscore the district's commitment to offering diverse educational opportunities that support the economic growth and workforce development of the Kissimmee area.

544

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	383
Black	48
Asian	13
Two or More	8
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
383 (70.4%)
White
88 (16.2%)
Black
48 (8.8%)
Asian
13 (2.4%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Career and Technical School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)518-5407
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 140

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 138

Grade 12 132

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	140
Grade 10	134
Grade 11	138
Grade 12	132

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	279	51.3%
Male	265	48.7%

High School 9th - 12th