Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg, FL offers PK3-12 education with IEP support and specialized programs
Shorecrest Preparatory School is a nonsectarian independent school in the Tampa Bay Area serving students from Pre-K3 through 12th grade. The school utilizes a student-centered approach to learning and provides specialized support including Special Education services, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental and therapeutic supports to help each student thrive.
As an Apple Distinguished School, Shorecrest integrates innovative technology into its curriculum, offering robust programs such as the STEAM Certificate Program and a wide array of AP courses. With an average class size of 15 and a faculty where 60% hold advanced degrees, students benefit from a highly personalized academic environment. The school also features nationally recognized performing and visual arts, competitive athletics, and specialized tracks like the Center for Medical Sciences.
Shorecrest offers a diverse range of extracurriculars, from Robotics and Science clubs to various honors societies, fostering engagement through service learning. Admissions are rolling with a February 1st deadline, and tuition varies by grade level between $21,420 and $33,890. Financial aid is available, with approximately 20% of students receiving assistance.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1039
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$33,890
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.1923
DeadlineFeb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s), Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS), Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), Southern Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1923 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $33,890 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies according to grade level, $21,420-$33,890 |
| Total Students | 1039 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 111 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Mark Brown |
| Admissions Associate | Liz Daley |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $18,029 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 14 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
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AP Courses
AP African American StudiesAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Comparative Gov & PolAP Computer Science AAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP EconomicsAP English Lang and CompAP English LitAP European HistoryAP FrenchAP Human GeographyAP Physics IAP Pre-CalculusAP PsychologyAP SpanishAP Stats and ProbabilityAP US HistoryAP World History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Diving · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Sailing · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Astronomy Club · Chess Club · Clio Club · Creative Writing Club · Habitat for Humanity Club · Intramural Sports · Latin Club · Latin Honor Society · Literature Club · National Art Honor Society · Recording Arts Club · Science Club · Tri-M Music Honor Society · Universal Language Club · Club or Organization: · Cum Laude Society · Eco Club · French Club · French Honor Society · Interact Service Club · Key Club · Lego Robotics Club · Math Club · Mu Alpha Theta · Multicultural Club · National Honor Society · Peer Counselors · Quill & Scroll · Rho Kappa Society · S.A.D.D. · Scouts · Spanish Club · Spanish Honor Society · Student Council · Vegetarian Club · Youth & Government · Show More (5) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Acting Club · Band · Chorus · Dance and Drama Club · Jazz Band · Thespians |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Other school association(s) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.shorecrest.org/calendar |
| Average SAT Score | 1320 |
| Average ACT Score | 28 |
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