Wharton High School

20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 2,289 students in grades 9-12, Wharton 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 89% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Wharton High School's student population of 2,289 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wharton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wharton High School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2809 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wharton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wharton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wharton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wharton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
21%
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White
27%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Wharton High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
89%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wharton High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wharton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wharton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wharton High School's ranking?
Wharton High School is ranked #2809 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wharton High School often compared to?
Wharton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wharton High School?
The graduation rate of Wharton High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Wharton High School?
2,289 students attend Wharton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Wharton High School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wharton High School?
Wharton High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wharton High School offer ?
Wharton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wharton High School part of?
Wharton High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Wharton High School located?
Wharton High School is located in the County Line Coalition neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in County Line Coalition.

School Calendar

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

Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

1   4/27/2020
This school is very bad. No adult on campus gives 2 Removed about the students. There have been many times where they could have prevented a gang fight but choose to watch instead.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ...
1   3/30/2020
I HAVE NEVER SEEN A SCHOOL WERE THE STAFF AND TEACHERS TALK TO YOU LIKE YOUR THE STUDENT NOT MINORTY VERY UNPROFFESIONAL STAFF. YOU WONDER WHAT MAKES KIDS SNAP?? STAFF MOUTH, YOU SHOULD BE ENCOURRAGING STUDENTS BUT YET YOU TEAR THEM DOWN. YES MAM NO SIR WHY? WHEN YOU DON'T RESPECT THEM.
- Posted by Parent - PROTECTOR
2   7/6/2015
I would never recommend this school. There are more fights and lock downs than there is actually teaching. The school is very sexist when it comes to dress code and the food closely resembles garbage. I have had bugs in it, expired, and paper. The staff could care less and text more than they actually teach. The ladies that are supposed to greet you when you first show up to the school are rude and look at themselves more than they care. There is constant bullying that never stops. Never EVER go to this school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - samro

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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