Top 10 Best Hillsborough County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 80 public high schools serving 78,396 students in Hillsborough County, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsborough County, FL are Newsome High School, Bell Creek Academy High School and Plant 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 42% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), 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 88%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Hillsborough County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newsome High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,203 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Creek Academy High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Plant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 2,507 students
Rank: #44.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #66.
Steinbrenner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 2,475 students
Rank: #77.
Sickles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Grades: 9-12
| 2,368 students
Rank: #88.
Hillsborough Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 899 students
Rank: #99.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #1010.
Bloomingdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Grades: 9-12
| 2,304 students
Rank: #1111.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,015 students
Rank: #1212.
Alonso High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Grades: 9-12
| 2,795 students
Rank: #1313.
Strawberry Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4691 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 2,558 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ami Kids Yes
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Grades: 4-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1616.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 658 students
Rank: #1717.
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2121.
Plant City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Grades: 9-12
| 2,474 students
Rank: #2222.
Durant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Grades: 9-12
| 2,589 students
Rank: #2323.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12802 Us Hgwy 301
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #2424.
Gaither High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,123 students
Rank: #2525.
Riverview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,599 students
Rank: #2626.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,404 students
Rank: #2727.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
Rank: #2828.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,891 students
Rank: #2929.
Jule F Sumner High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 3,827 students
Rank: #3030.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Grades: K-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #3131.
Florida Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,126 students
Rank: #3232.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Rank: #3333.
East Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 1,995 students
Rank: #3434.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,322 students
Rank: #3535.
Leto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5103 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7710 Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Grades: K-2
| 52 students
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5101 N 40th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-7660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6612 Stark Road
Seffner, FL 33584
(813) 621-6051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: 1-12
| 24 students
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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, Bell Creek Academy High School and Plant High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsborough County?
80 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?

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