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 2024 school year, there are 75 public high schools serving 77,709 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Hillsborough School District have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
313 Schools
1,306 Schools
# Students
224,090 Students
993,728 Students
# Teachers
13,043 Teachers
47,622 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% 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
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
412 Students
2,757 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,392 Students
29,628 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85,164 Students
341,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
34%
# Black Students
47,419 Students
212,562 Students
% Black Students
21%
22%
# White Students
69,970 Students
370,138 Students
% White Students
32%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
399 Students
1,798 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,334 Students
35,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,057
2,336
# Students in K Grade:
16,358
6,756
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,640
7,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17,058
7,710
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17,763
7,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,267
7,593
# Students in 5th Grade:
17,986
8,731
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,025
20,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,821
24,912
# Students in 8th Grade:
18,101
26,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,721
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,199
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,133
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,961
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,848 is less than the state median of $11,783. 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
$11,441
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,848
$11,783
Best Hillsborough School District Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newsome High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,154 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,514 students
Rank: #44.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Steinbrenner High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 2,506 students
Rank: #77.
Sickles High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #88.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 2,671 students
Rank: #99.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #1010.
Bloomingdale High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #1111.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Rank: #1212.
Alonso High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Grades: 9-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #1313.
Strawberry Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4691 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 2,427 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ami Kids Yes
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1616.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #2121.
Plant City High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #2222.
Durant High School
(Math: 50% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,465 students
Rank: #2323.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12802 Us Hgwy 301
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #2424.
Gaither High School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,093 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverview High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,508 students
Rank: #2626.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,259 students
Rank: #2727.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #2828.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,992 students
Rank: #2929.
Jule F Sumner High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 3,459 students
Rank: #3030.
Slam At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Grades: K-12
| 917 students
Rank: #3131.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,661 students
Rank: #3232.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 1,528 students
Rank: #3333.
East Bay High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 1,912 students
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,397 students
Rank: #3535.
Leto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,930 students
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