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Best Florida Vocational Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 vocational public schools serving 5,877 students in Florida.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Florida are Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Atlantic Technical College and Mcfatter Technical College. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida vocational public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Vocational Public Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Gr: 9-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Mcfatter Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6500 Nova Dr
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(754) 321-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Technical College
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5400 Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL 33021
(754) 321-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Professional & Technical High School
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 518-5407
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 East Lucy St
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
South Tech Preparatory Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 318-8087
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Marchman Technical College High School
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #99.
Charlotte Technical College
Vocational School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
18150 Murdock Cir
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 255-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Angeline Academy Of Innovation
Vocational School
8916 Angeline School Way
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 346-2500
Gr: 6-12 | 1,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Coral Technical College
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
D.a. Dorsey Technical College
Vocational School
7100 Nw 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 693-2490
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Emerald Coast Technical College
Vocational School
761 N 20th St
Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
(850) 892-1240
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
First Coast Technical College
Vocational School
2980 Collins Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-3282
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
First Coast Technical College At Historic Hastings Campus
Vocational School
6195 S Main St
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 547-7500
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden Technical College
Vocational School
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: n/an/a
George Stone Technical College
Vocational School
2400 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, FL 32526
(850) 941-6200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
George T. Baker Aviation Technical College
Vocational School
3275 Nw 42nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 871-3143
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical
Vocational School
Magnet School
2625 State Road 715
Belle Glade, FL 33430
(561) 829-4675
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Immokalee Technical College
Vocational School
508 N 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-0001
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kirkland Ranch Academy Of Innovation
Vocational School
32555 Innovation Dr
Wesley Chapel, FL 33545
(813) 346-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Technical College
Vocational School
Charter School
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Vocational School
750 Nw 20th St
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 324-6070
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lively Technical College
Vocational School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7555
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Vocational School
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Manatee Technical College
Vocational School
6305 State Road 70 E
Bradenton, FL 34203
(941) 751-7900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marchman Technical College
Vocational School
7825 Campus Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College
Vocational School
5780 Nw 158th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nassau Adult And Career Center
Vocational School
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Florida Technical College
Vocational School
609 N Orange St
Starke, FL 32091
(904) 966-6766
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College
Vocational School
301 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 246-7060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College South Campus
Vocational School
2900 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 251-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Orange Technical College West Campus
Vocational School
2010 Ocoee Apopka Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 905-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Osceola Technical College Kissimmee Campus
Vocational School
501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 344-5080
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked vocational public schools in Florida?
The top-ranked vocational public schools in Florida include Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Atlantic Technical College and Mcfatter Technical College.
How many vocational public schools are located in Florida?
45 vocational public schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida vocational public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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