For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,117 students in 33618, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 33618, FL are Gaither High School and Dorothy Thomas Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 33618 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 33618, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 33618 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gaither High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33618, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 2,078 students
Rank: #22.
Dorothy Thomas Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
33618, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10512 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 374-0342
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 374-0342
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 33618, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 33618, FL include Gaither High School and Dorothy Thomas Center.
How many public high schools are located in 33618?
2 public high schools are located in 33618.
What is the racial composition of students in 33618?
33618 public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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