Hillsborough School District

901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602-3502
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 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 37% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Hillsborough School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
313 Schools
1,305 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hillsborough  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsborough  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsborough  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hillsborough  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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:
-
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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.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hillsborough  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart display total spending of Hillsborough  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,441
$12,135
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hillsborough  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,848
$11,783
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hillsborough  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hillsborough School District Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plant High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 2,514 students
Rank: #22.
Newsome High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,154 students
Rank: #33.
Steinbrenner High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 2,506 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 2,671 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Bell Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #77.
Sickles High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #88.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #99.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #1010.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,420 students
Rank: #1111.
Strawberry Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4691 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 2,427 students
Rank: #1212.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Ami Kids Tampa
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1730 Maritime Blvd
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5091
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Ami Kids Yes
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9502 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 769-0445
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Rank: #13 - 1813. - 18.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1919.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2020.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Rank: #2121.
Bloomingdale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Grades: 9-12
| 2,309 students
Rank: #2222.
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2323.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,661 students
Rank: #2424.
Alonso High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Grades: 9-12
| 2,600 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverview High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,508 students
Rank: #2626.
Durant High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Grades: 9-12
| 2,465 students
Rank: #2727.
Jule F Sumner High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 3,459 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Acts
Alternative School
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Brandon Epic 3 Center
Alternative School
1019 N Parsons Rd
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 740-4595
Grades: 6-12
| 99 students
Rank: #3030.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Gaither High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,093 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,992 students
Rank: #3333.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12802 Us Hgwy 301
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #3434.
Plant City High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #3535.
Middleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,522 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 313 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 224,090 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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