Jule F. Sumner High School is a public high school in Riverview, Florida. It opened in 2020 and was built to relieve overcrowding at East Bay High School in Gibsonton and Earl J. Lennard High School in ...
Serving 3,602 students in grades 9-12, Jule F Sumner 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,602 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jule F Sumner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jule F Sumner High School's student population of 3,602 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,602 students
Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Colors
Blue, Green, Silver
School Rankings
Jule F Sumner 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 Jule F Sumner High School is 0.69, 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
#2455 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
38%
Black
33%
21%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Stingrays
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jule F Sumner High School's ranking?
Jule F Sumner High School is ranked #2455 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jule F Sumner High School often compared to?
Jule F Sumner High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lennard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jule F Sumner High School?
The graduation rate of Jule F Sumner High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jule F Sumner High School?
3,602 students attend Jule F Sumner High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jule F Sumner High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jule F Sumner High School?
Jule F Sumner High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jule F Sumner High School offer ?
Jule F Sumner High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jule F Sumner High School part of?
Jule F Sumner High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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