For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,042 students in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Old Seminole Heights are Hillsborough High School and Carver Exceptional Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsborough High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,768 students
Rank: #22.
Carver Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa, FL include Hillsborough High School and Carver Exceptional Center.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Old Seminole Heights, Tampa public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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