Top Rankings
Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 69 public high schools serving 75,243 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Hillsborough School District 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
296 Schools
1,283 Schools
# Students
218,958 Students
1,016,942 Students
# Teachers
10,993 Teachers
47,212 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.9%
33.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
38%
% Black
20%
21%
% White
29%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,709 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,038. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,102 is less than the state median of $11,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,709
$12,038
Spending / Student
$11,102
$11,689
Best Hillsborough School District Public High Schools (2026)
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 | 3,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 2,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 2,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
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 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
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 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
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 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 2,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 2,181 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 2,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Corporate Dr, Ste 700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813) 678-2030
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334
(813) 678-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2222.
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 | 2,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2323.
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 | 3,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
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 | 5,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
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 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
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 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 2,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
East Bay High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 1,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3333.
Armwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E Us Highway 92
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8040
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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