For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 284 students in 33617, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33617, FL are Focus Academy and Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33617 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33617, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33617 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Focus Academy, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33617, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
33617, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ivrit-hebrew Language Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
4801 E Fowler Ave Ste 100
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3989
Gr: K-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
11801 Usf Bull Run St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Usfpatel Intermediate Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: 4-5 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Usfpatel Primary Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
11801 Bull Run Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 983-3966
Gr: PK-3 | 138 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Village Of Excellence Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4600 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 374-9972
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33617, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33617, FL include Focus Academy and Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence.
How many public high schools are located in 33617?
2 public high schools are located in 33617.
What is the racial composition of students in 33617?
33617 public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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