Serving 3,154 students in grades 9-12, Newsome High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newsome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newsome High School's student population of 3,154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newsome High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newsome High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newsome High School's ranking?
Newsome High School is ranked #483 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Newsome High School often compared to?
Newsome High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steinbrenner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newsome High School?
The graduation rate of Newsome High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Newsome High School?
3,154 students attend Newsome High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Newsome High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newsome High School?
Newsome High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Newsome High School offer ?
Newsome High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newsome High School part of?
Newsome High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Newsome High School located?
Newsome High School is located in the Fish Hawk neighborhood of Lithia, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Fish Hawk.
School Calendar
View the Newsome High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 4/29/2022
This is amazing, the staff is great and very nice and the teachers are great. The classes they offer are not the hardest but they have good choices. The campus is beautiful and the sports teams are really good.
1 3/31/2021
Horrible people here in all grade levels- snobby, full of themselves and make it difficult to even come to school. unbearable lectures taught by unknowledgeable teachers who don't even know what their class is about. Instead, teachers provide busy work or use a powerpoint. administration is ridiculous and disunity support any of the students and makes things difficult. Fish hawk is a bubble of privileged white kids and full of karen's posting abt every little thing that happens inside on facebook. toxic environment. im switching schools for my senior year.
2 10/5/2010
Academic program is not challenging enough unless you are in honors classes. They have a pay to play requirement on any sport and also charge for involvement in other extracurricular clubs. Guidance department is very unprofessional and not knowledgeable with all policies and procedures for the school district. Their secretary is very unprofessional and needs to go to ediquette school. There are several other public high schools as well as private schools in this area. I would check them out before enrolling your children in Newsome.
2 8/11/2009
Administration treats students differently according to parental clout. Many disrespectful students at this school. My child skipped school to avoid bullying. I was never notified by the teacher that he had been out 15 times in one semester. I found out after contacting teacher regarding slip in grades.
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