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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hillsborough County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 69 public high schools serving 78,845 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Newsome High School, Plant High School and Steinbrenner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsborough County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Hillsborough County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Hillsborough County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newsome High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hillsborough County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newsome High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,157 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Plant High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Gr: 9-12 | 2,391 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Steinbrenner High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Gr: 9-12 | 2,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7705 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-12 | 1,125 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Sickles High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Bloomingdale High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Alonso High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 2,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,438 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,181 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1616.
Strawberry Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4691 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Gr: 9-12 | 2,501 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Riverview High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Durant High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Gr: 9-12 | 2,504 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Gaither High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Plant City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Gr: 9-12 | 2,572 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Gr: 9-12 | 2,553 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Jule F Sumner High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,602 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,748 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2424.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,235 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2626.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Wharton High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,130 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Middleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2929.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Leto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3131.
East Bay High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 1,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Armwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 E Us Highway 92
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 744-8040
Gr: 9-12 | 2,278 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
Spoto High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8538 Eagle Palm Dr
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 672-5405
Gr: 9-12 | 1,933 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL include Newsome High School, Plant High School and Steinbrenner High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsborough County?
78 public high schools are located in Hillsborough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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