Wharton High School
- Wharton High School serves 2,443 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Wharton High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wharton High School's student population of 2,443 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,443 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 124 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wharton High School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wharton High School is 0.73, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2448 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 32% |
| Black | 31% | 22% |
| White | 32% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HILLSBOROUGH School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wharton High School is Wiregrass Ranch High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Turner-bartels K-8 School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Turner-bartels K-8 School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tampa Turner-bartels K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 1890 students
0.6 miles
9190 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813)907-9066 0.6 PK-8 1890 - Tampa Clark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 871 students
0.9 miles
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813)631-4333 0.9 PK-5 871 - Wesley Chapel Sand Pine Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 531 students
1.7 miles
29040 County Line Rd
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
(813)794-1900 1.7 PK-5 531 - Tampa Hunter's Green Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 816 students
1.9 miles
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813)973-7394 1.9 PK-5 816 - New Port Richey Plato Academy Charter School
Grades: K-3 | 54 students
2.0 miles
8812 Old Country Rd 54
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)799-1200 2.0 K-3 54
School Reviews
| 2 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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