Economic Development
Education / Training
Highly rated elementary and secondary schools contribute to both quality of life and the exceptional labor pool.
Pensacola High School ranked #36 in Newsweek’s magazine of “American’s Best High School’s,” reflecting the excellent level of education in the Pensacola Bay Area.
Pensacola's primary and secondary school systems have been recognized nationally for the development of one of the country's leading International Baccalaureate Programs and high-technology magnet schools. Of the more than 390,000 area residents, 76% have completed high school and 26%
| Pensacola Area School Information | |
| Type | Number |
| Primary | 55 |
| Middle | 12 |
| High Schools | 14 |
| Vocational/Technical | 2 |
| Adult School | 1 |
| Pre-K Center | 4 |
| Private/Parochial | 39 |
| (*Public school latchkey program available.) | |
| Colleges / Universities (Metro) | Enrollment |
| University of West Florida | 9,265 |
| University of Florida | 55 |
| Troy State University | 2,881 |
| Pensacola Christian College | 4,500 |
| Community Colleges | Total Part-time Enrollment |
| Pensacola Junior College | 28,819 |
| Okaloosa-Walton Community College | 14,536 |
| Locklin Technical Center | 500 |
| (Sources: PJC, UWF, UF, OWCC) | |
The University of West Florida (UWF)
The University of West Florida offers many services beyond that of an educational institution. The Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development offers generalized services to local business for use in long term planning, and also works with prospect companies to collect and analyze demographic data for use in forecasting, marketing research, business expansion, tourism, and real estate development as well as industry and academic studies.
Pensacola Junior College (PJC)
Pensacola Junior College is recognized, both locally and nationally, as a leader in technical training. In response to changes in communications, networking and manufacturing industries, PJC is pleased to announce the opening of the Center for Information and Engineering Technology. The Center will encompass Computer Science Programs, Information Technology Programs, and Engineering Technology Programs.
Escambia County School District Workforce Education
Workforce Education represents a significant collaboration and partnership across both private and public sectors throughout the state of Florida to improve Florida's workforce.
West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
By combining leading technology, a practical curriculum, and the expertise of teachers who have both academic and on-the-job experience, West Florida High School helps students succeed in the classroom and in the workplace. The West Florida High School of Advanced Technology offers the following programs:
Technological Research & Development Authority (TRDA)
The Technological Research & Development Authority (TRDA) in conjunction with NASA and many of their vendors offer the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program, assisting businesses with free services such as technological research and assistance in production design modifications and upgrades.