Jefferson High School vs. Hillsborough High School
Should I attend Jefferson High School or Hillsborough High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Hillsborough High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,397 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,992 students in grades 9-12, Hillsborough High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,397 students
1,992 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
95 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3039 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2404 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Graduation Rate
90%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
356
519
Grade 10 Students
378
527
Grade 11 Students
320
492
Grade 12 Students
343
454
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
55%
40%
% Black
32%
31%
% White
9%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%