Armwood Senior High School is a public high school located in Seffner, Florida, United States, on U.S. Highway 92. It opened in August 1984. The school is named after Blanche Armwood, a longtime Tampa resident, educator and activist. The school's mascot is the Hawk.
Serving 2,278 students in grades 9-12, Armwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Armwood High School serves the northern part of Seffner, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 50.9 square miles, where families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.9 miles, with the furthest edge located up to 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Armwood High School's student population of 2,278 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,278 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Armwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armwood High School is 0.69, 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
#3041 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)62.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Grey, Maroon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armwood High School's ranking?
Armwood High School is ranked #3041 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Armwood High School?
The graduation rate of Armwood High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Armwood High School?
2,278 students attend Armwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Armwood High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Armwood High School?
Armwood High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Armwood High School offer ?
Armwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Armwood High School part of?
Armwood High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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