For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 4,398 students in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tampa Heights are Hillsborough Virtual School, Blake High School and Medical Academy At D.w. Waters. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsborough Virtual School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa, FL include Hillsborough Virtual School, Blake High School and Medical Academy At D.w. Waters.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa?
5 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa?
the neighborhood of Tampa Heights, Tampa public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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