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Best Tampa Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 44 public high schools serving 41,094 students in Tampa, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tampa, FL are Plant High School, Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa and Dr Kiran C Patel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampa, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Tampa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Tampa, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plant High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Tampa, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
King High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,154 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2121.
Freedom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17410 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1185
Gr: 9-12 | 1,869 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2222.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2424.
Lavoy Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 W Main St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2525.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Chamberlain High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9401 N Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 1,183 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Carver Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 3
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Hospital/homebound/homebased Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Ami Kids Tampa
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1730 Maritime Blvd
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-5091
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3333.
Pepin Academies
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-1755
Gr: 3-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Caminiti Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Humphrey St
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 975-7611
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Dorothy Thomas Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tampa, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tampa, FL include Plant High School, Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa and Dr Kiran C Patel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tampa?
44 public high schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public high schools minority enrollment is 74% 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 Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?

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