For the 2025-26 school year, there are 78 public high schools serving 78,845 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Newsome High School, Plant High School and Steinbrenner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Hillsborough County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newsome High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hillsborough County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newsome High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Plant High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 2,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Steinbrenner High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 2,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Sickles High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 2,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Bloomingdale High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Gr: 9-12 | 2,311 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Alonso High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 2,930 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #14 - 1814. - 18.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1919.
Strawberry Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4691 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Gr: 9-12 | 2,531 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2020.
Riverview High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 2,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Durant High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Gr: 9-12 | 2,459 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Gaither High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2323.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Corporate Dr, Ste 700
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Plant City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Gr: 9-12 | 2,580 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2525.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 2,422 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Jule F Sumner High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,722 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3030.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Les Peters Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3930 W Dr Martin Luther King J
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 871-7655
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 871-7655
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3232.
Wharton High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4710
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3333.
Middleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3434.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3535.
Leto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Acts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Ami Kids Yes (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Bell Creek Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: 6-12
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: K-8
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Gr: PK
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Gr: 4-10 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Gr: K-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Gr: K-5 | 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Show 76 more closed public schools in Hillsborough County, FL (out of 111 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Newsome High School, Plant High School and Steinbrenner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsborough County?
78 public high schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hillsborough County include: Robinson High School vs. Plant High School, Les Peters Academy vs. Leto High School, Dr Kiran C Patel High School vs. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
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