For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,955 students in 33603, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 33603, FL are Hillsborough High School and Seminole Heights Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33603 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33603, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33603 have a Graduation Rate of 60%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsborough High School, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33603, FL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
33603, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverside Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4004 N Riverside Dr
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 739-1640
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 33603, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 33603, FL include Hillsborough High School and Seminole Heights Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in 33603?
2 public high schools are located in 33603.
What is the racial composition of students in 33603?
33603 public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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