PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL

600 STATE ROAD 206 W
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

1,403 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Pedro Menendez High School, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is a public secondary school within the St. Johns County School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both college and career readiness through a variety of advanced placement courses, elective programs, and robust athletic and arts departments.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Pedro Menendez is particularly noted for its focus on career and technical education (CTE) academies, which provide students with specialized training in fields such as health sciences, information technology, and culinary arts. By integrating real-world skill development with traditional academics, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the modern workforce. The school maintains a strong sense of community spirit, often referred to as the "Falcon" pride, and remains an integral part of the St. Augustine educational landscape.

1,403

Total Students

65.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PEDRO MENENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,051
Hispanic	146
Black	114
Asian	21
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,051 (74.9%)
Hispanic
146 (10.4%)
Black
114 (8.1%)
Two or More
65 (4.6%)
Asian
21 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8660
Website:	http://www-pmhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 8 11

Grade 9 320

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 363

Grade 12 311