East Lake High School

Both of my children are in the Engineering program. The opportunities that they are offered through East Lake are some of the best I could have asked for. Their teachers are mostly passionate about what they are teaching and very knowledgable. They are there for the success of the student and the success of the school. Their athletics department has some of the highest GPA's in the state. The students seem to have pride in their school. There is an issue with drugs but honestly that is the way that it is in most high schools. I am proud that my kids go there and am proud to wear the East Lake garb.
--Submitted by a parent

Simply awesome school!!!, one of the best schools my son has ever had! I purely recommend it!
--Submitted by a parent

The only thing I like about the school Is that Its In a rich area. Alot of students do drugs here, So I'm switching on to Palm Harbor University High School, It'll actually get you Into a good college. Eastlake High School will not get you Into a good college unless if your in all honors and AP classes. If your In regaular or msap classes you will NOT get accepted in a good college, trust me. I hate the teachers they could careless if your failing. Oh and i absolutley hate the people that attend here because you know everyone smokes,does weed, and all that stupid stuff. I hate drugs. So on & on talking about Eastlake High School the students are ediots,you won't get accepted into a good college, also the teachers don't care.
--Submitted by a student

I attended East Lake high school all four years and loved it. Like any school it does have it's down falls, although they are at a bare min. I believe that it depends on the student and what opportunities they decide to take. As a student I was very involved taking in all the opportunities possible, although i watched other students disregard the many programs they have to offer. Most of the students have a lot of money. This did cause some problems with drugs. Instead of bullying the biggest concern was keeping the students drug free. Overall I would have to say that besides all of the statistics, it boils down to the student. they decide their friends, classes and involvement. The school is just there for guidance.

I attend this school now and if your looking for a good school that would help you get into a good college this is no better then any other high school. The only way it would benefit you is if you in engineering or all honors and AP classes.
--Submitted by a student

I love this school! It is absolutely amazing! With so many programs and available credits that will help me succeed in the future.
--Submitted by a student

Excellent school. Highly recommend it. The principle (Principal Snare) is tremendous and untiring in his efforts to stimulate the students towards excellent behavior and future goals.
--Submitted by a parent

strong program, caring parents, involved staff, sports programs are top notch. relatively new facilities make it a shining star in pinellas county
--Submitted by a former student

Very good if in honors or advanced placement classes
--Submitted by a parent

Well, I'm a freshman at East Lake and I must say, East Lake is a good school. I'm not saying it's amazing or totally whoops Clearwater, Countryside, Tarpon Springs, and other schools' butts but to me it just seems average. I know on August 22 '05 we're (students) going to take a new test called the Kaplan (not too sure about spelling here) Test. SUPPOSEDLY it's better than FCAT and we get our results back (students get to see and that includes teachers). We are also supposed to take this exam 3 times of the school year. The classes are awesome. I mean that by the way the teachers literally teach. They really get into the schoolwork and homework! Yes, the Honors classes are a bit heavy on the homework but you're the cream of the coup there to begin with. There's no parental involvement that I've noticed yet...that's it!
--Submitted by Isabella, a student