Freedom High School

17410 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647

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Tel: (813) 558-1185

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Freedom High School serves 1,741 students in grades 9-12.

Freedom High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Freedom High School's student population of 1,741 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,741 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

93 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Freedom High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Freedom High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2947 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

40%

35%

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Black

26%

22%

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White

26%

36%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Freedom High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

95%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Freedom High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

62%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Freedom High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hillsborough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom High School's ranking?

Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Freedom High School?

The graduation rate of Freedom High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend Freedom High School?

1,741 students attend Freedom High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Freedom High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom High School?

Freedom High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Freedom High School offer ?

Freedom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Freedom High School part of?

Freedom High School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

View the Freedom High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

Spring Break/Non-Student Days

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

Students' First Day of School

August 10, 2023 (Thursday)

Fall Break/Non-Student Days *

November 20, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,741 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education