Shorecrest Preparatory School

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Shorecrest Preparatory School
Address
Shorecrest Preparatory School
5101 First Street Northeast

,
Florida

United States
Information
Type Private
Established1923
Head of schoolNancy Spencer [1]
Staff100
Age range3-18
Enrollment1050
Campus Suburban
Campus size28 Acres
SloganBe More
MascotSparky 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 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 hosts the school's various sport teams known as the Chargers. 100% of Shorecrest seniors are accepted to college. [2]

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The school is a part of the Hybrid Learning Consortium. [3] An online program offering a variety of courses to students around the world. Shorecrest was also recognized by Apple as an Apple Distinguished School for 2016–2024, for the integration of technology throughout the curriculum. Grades 2-12 have a 1:1 Device program. [4] 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. [5]

Service

All grade levels at Shorecrest support local, national and international service organizations. The school's commitment to community service is facilitated through a full-time Director of Service Learning, who connects students with on- and off-campus service opportunities and outside organizations, and works with faculty and parent volunteers to plan and implement a year-round Service Learning program.

Athletics

Shorecrest's high school sports generally consist of a Varsity and Junior Varsity team. For the middle school, only one team normally represents grades 6–8; however for more competitive sports, there may be a "Gold" and "Green" team with more experienced athletes playing on the competitive Green team.

Shorecrest Girls Varsity Volleyball won 1A states in 2018, and the Shorecrest Boys Varsity Soccer won 2A states in 2020, after earning runner-up position in the 2019 tournament. In 2021 Shorecrest Chargers Varsity Football put together a victorious gameplan and won the SSAC Florida State Championships.

The following sports are available to boys at Shorecrest: [6]

FallWinterSpring
Bowling (V) Basketball (MS, JV, V) Tennis (JV, V)
Cross Country (V) Cheerleading (Competitive) Track and Field (MS, V)
Volleyball (MS, JV, V) Soccer (MS, JV, V) Baseball (MS, JV, V)
Football (MS, V) Softball (MS, V)
Golf (MS, V)
Sailing (V)
Swim and Dive (V)

The following sports are available to girls at Shorecrest:

FallWinterSpring
Bowling (V) Basketball (MS, JV, V) Baseball (MS, JV, V)
Volleyball (MS, JV, V) Cheerleading (Competitive) Tennis (JV, V)
Cross Country (V) Soccer (MS, V) Softball (MS, V)
Football (MS, V) Track and Field (MS, V)
Golf (MS, V)
Sailing (V)
Swim and Dive (V)

Arts

The Upper School has over thirty visual and performing art courses. Shorecrest's Thespian Troupe 3140 and Jr. Thespian Troupe 88197 have garnered many top honors at both the District and State levels, including presenting one-acts and mainstage productions at the Florida State Thespian Festival in 2014 and 2015. [7]

Accreditation and memberships

Shorecrest Preparatory School is accredited or a member of the following organizations: [8]

Notable alumni

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