For the 2025 school year, there are 78 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, Bell Creek Academy 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hillsborough County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newsome High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,340 students
Rank: #22.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #33.
Plant High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 2,458 students
Rank: #44.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #55.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #66.
Steinbrenner High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 792-5131
Grades: 9-12
| 2,430 students
Rank: #77.
Sickles High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Grades: 9-12
| 2,389 students
Rank: #88.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| 613 students
Rank: #99.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Grades: 9-12
| 1,302 students
Rank: #1010.
Bloomingdale High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8018
Grades: 9-12
| 2,311 students
Rank: #1111.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Grades: 9-12
| 2,121 students
Rank: #1212.
Alonso High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Grades: 9-12
| 2,930 students
Rank: #1313.
Strawberry Crest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4691 Gallagher Rd
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 707-7522
Grades: 9-12
| 2,531 students
Rank: #1414.
Lake Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9504 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7240
Grades: 4-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1515.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #1616.
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Grades: 6-12
| 40 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2020.
Plant City High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Raider Pl
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9370
Grades: 9-12
| 2,580 students
Rank: #2121.
Durant High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4748 Cougar Path
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Plant City, FL 33567
(813) 757-9075
Grades: 9-12
| 2,459 students
Rank: #2222.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Corporate Dr, Ste 700
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #2323.
Gaither High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #2424.
Riverview High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11311 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 2,496 students
Rank: #2525.
Lennard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 E Shell Point Rd
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 641-5611
Grades: 9-12
| 2,422 students
Rank: #2626.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Grades: 4-12
| 18 students
Rank: #2727.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #2828.
Jule F Sumner High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10650 County Road 672
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 272-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,722 students
Rank: #2929.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Grades: K-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #3030.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,731 students
Rank: #3131.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Grades: 9-12
| 1,584 students
Rank: #3232.
East Bay High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: 9-12
| 1,891 students
Rank: #3333.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Grades: 9-12
| 1,355 students
Rank: #3434.
Leto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,025 students
Rank: #3535.
Les Peters Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3930 W Dr Martin Luther King J
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 871-7655
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 871-7655
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Acts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11309 Tom Folsom Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 651-2166
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 247-8483
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Ami Kids Yes (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4337 Saffold Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 671-5213
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Bell Creek Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 Victoria St
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
4610 E Hanna Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 612-4433
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Cato Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 335-0051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-4500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Childrens Services Child And Family Counseling Ser (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3215 Nundy Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7355
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Community Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1251 E Fowler Ave Ste A
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7710 Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
2814 Airport Road
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7282
Grades: 4-10
| 63 students
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Grades: K-2
| 52 students
East Tampa Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
620 W Ferry St
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Tampa, FL 33602
(716) 553-0714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Grades: K-5
| 190 students
Erwin Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 769-5180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ese Birth Thru Age 5 (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1202 E Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-7520
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
16200 North Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 632-6823
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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 and Plant 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hillsborough County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hillsborough County include: Robinson High School vs. Plant High School, Les Peters Academy vs. Leto High School, Dr Kiran C Patel High School vs. Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
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