Shorecrest Preparatory School
| Shorecrest Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
5101 1st St NE , Florida United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1923 |
| Head of school | Nancy Spencer |
| Age range | 3-18 |
| Enrollment | 1015 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Campus size | 28 Acres |
| Mascot | Sparky The Lightning Bolt |
| Website | www.shorecrest.org |
Shorecrest Preparatory School is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students age 3 through Grade 12, located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1923, it is one of the oldest independent day school in the state of Florida. A PK-12 institution, it serves St. Petersburg as well as the greater Tampa Bay area. The campus is on 28 acres located in St. Petersburg. Shorecrest is the home of the Chargers with 45 athletic teams of 24 sports, including recent additions of lacrosse and club flag football. 100% of Shorecrest seniors are accepted to college.
Shorecrest has been recognized by Apple as an Apple Distinguished School since 2016 for the integration of technology throughout the curriculum. Grades 2-12 have a 1:1 Device program. Shorecrest was ranked by Niche as #1 in Best Private High Schools in Pinellas County, Best College Prep Private High Schools in Pinellas County and Best Private High Schools in Pinellas County.