Types of High Schools

Students are enrolled based on residential address

Skilled trades such as plumbing and automotive technology are taught at this school

This type of school can be started by any group who applies to the state Department of Education

An example would be the FL School for the Deaf and Blind

Provides specialized instructional methods for a targeted student body.

Specifically structured to prepare students for careers

Offers both college prep and vocational studies

The most common type of high school

This school can be closed quickly by the Department of Education if students do not perform well.

These schools can be highly selective and competitive

Focuses on a specific academic area

Students are vital to the skilled labor workforce

Many students live at this school as boarding students

Can be referred to as a "hybrid" school, with some characteristics of a private school