School Overview
Nina Harris ESE Center, located in Pinellas Park, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Pinellas County School District dedicated exclusively to serving students with significant intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. The school provides a highly structured and supportive environment tailored to meet the unique needs of students ranging from pre-kindergarten through age 22. By prioritizing individualized education programs (IEPs), the center focuses on enhancing students' communication skills, functional independence, and social integration through specialized curricula designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and daily living.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to student development by integrating therapeutic services and life-skills training into the daily routine. The staff includes a multidisciplinary team of educators, therapists, and support personnel who work collaboratively to ensure that each student receives the necessary accommodations to reach their personal potential. Through its commitment to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, Nina Harris ESE Center serves as a vital community resource, empowering students with complex needs to engage with the world and achieve greater autonomy.
160
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White81
Hispanic32
Black34
Asian7
Two or More5
American Indian1
  • White
    81 (50.6%)
  • Black
    34 (21.2%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (20.0%)
  • Asian
    7 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: PINELLAS
Phone: (727)547-7850
Website: http://www.ninaharris.pinellas.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 63
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 5
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 14
Grade 11 21
Grade 12 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 13
Grade 25
Grade 33
Grade 48
Grade 55
Grade 613
Grade 79
Grade 815
Grade 912
Grade 1014
Grade 1121
Grade 1252
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NINA HARRIS ESE CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5534.4%
Male10565.6%