Pinellas County Schools is an award-winning school district that has been recognized on the national and state levels for its strong efforts in education and leadership. The district is located on Florida’s west coast and is the seventh-largest school district in the state and the 24th-largest district in the nation. The district has a student population of more than 101,000 at 142 school sites plus virtual school. The district is divided into five regions offering feeder patterns from elementary to secondary schools. The district offers several school options for parents to choose from, including six elementary magnet programs, four middle school magnets, 11 high school magnets,