Public School
Professional & Technical High School
- B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Kissimmee, FL
- 274 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- DiversityA
- TeachersB
- College PrepB
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationA-
- SportsNG
- FoodA
- Resources & FacilitiesC+
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingC-
Area Feel
Rural
Median Household Income
$45,536
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,074
National
$949Median Home Value
$146,500
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
Poll
- 63%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
624
Free or Reduced Lunch
63%
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses
- 33%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses
Teachers
- 76%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.41 responses
- 80%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.41 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.41 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$9,349/ year
National
$12,239- 45%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.42 responses
- 21%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.42 responses
- 40%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.42 responses
Professional & Technical High School Reviews
274 reviews
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I enjoyed my time at PATHS! I am a recent graduate (class of 2015) and already I have heard that the school is making many changes from when I was there. What I loved most about the school would have to be that everyone was "connected," I didn’t feel the pressures of high school drama, which I did indeed have tons of back in middle school. The teachers are great and take time from their schedules to aid if you need it. The education is great too! Downside: no sports. One thing that did need improvement were the guidance counselors (my mom literally had to stay on top of them), but things are coming together for them. Another reason why I loved PATHS was the Dual Enrollment opportunity. It might seem biased coming from a girl who's entire schooling was the A Beka curriculum, but the Dual Enrollment opportunity was my chance to experience college. I completed many of my Gen Ed classes over at Valencia. Food was good, and overall had a great exp.!
I really enjoyed my experience with the Professional & Technical High School. They offered a technical program that perfectly matched my interest and offered the dual enrollment program at Valencia College for students who wish to advance in their degree and save thousands of dollars. The teachers are very friendly and their resources helped me as a student to complete my assignments and better understand a topic I had difficulties with. Like any other high school, the Professional & Technical High School offers after school activities and plan events so students can have the experience traditional high schools have (homecoming, sports, clubs, prom, etc.)
My biggest problem with PATHS is the crude failure to hire and maintain decent staff. I can only name three teachers who have actually taught me anything, and that says a lot because I'm always willing to learn. (Just about any other student here will say the same.) The faculty members, especially the deans, have all been useless. Our current dean calls female students Princess and makes unnecessary remarks every chance he gets. The school itself is clean, but it's ridiculously small and some of the portables have faulty roofs and wasps. There's not a lot of options at PATHS: barely any AP classes/ electives, you get the same teachers over and over, and chances are you'll end up seeing the same students time and time again. If you want to get in and out, start Dual Enrollment, and complete a technical program at OTEC then PATHS isn't so bad (actually, it is.)