Spoto High School is a public high school located in Riverview, Hillsborough County, Florida, serving the communities of Progress Village and Palm River-Clair Mel. It operates as a part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools system.
Serving 1,933 students in grades 9-12, Spoto 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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spoto High School serves the southwest part of Riverview, FL, covering an area of approximately 31.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spoto High School's student population of 1,933 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,933 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Rankings
Spoto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spoto High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3077 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spoto High School's ranking?
Spoto High School is ranked #3077 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Spoto High School often compared to?
Spoto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spoto High School?
The graduation rate of Spoto High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Spoto High School?
1,933 students attend Spoto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Spoto High School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spoto High School?
Spoto High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spoto High School offer ?
Spoto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spoto High School part of?
Spoto High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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