For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public high schools serving 41,219 students in Tampa, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Tampa, FL are Plant High School, Dr Kiran C Patel High School and Brooks Debartolo Collegiate 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 36% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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 73% 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 Tampa, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Sickles High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 2,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Hillsborough Virtual School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: K-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Alonso High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8302 Montague St
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 356-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 2,930 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Robinson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6311 S Lois Ave
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Tampa, FL 33616
(813) 272-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8360
Gr: 9-12 | 2,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Hillsborough Girls Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9506 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 630-4513
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
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
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Gaither High School
(Math: 43% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Hillsborough High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 276-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,768 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1616.
Blake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 272-3422
Gr: 9-12 | 1,584 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Wharton High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4710
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4710
Gr: 9-12 | 2,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Middleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 233-3360
Gr: 9-12 | 1,565 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Leto High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 872-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4401 W Cypress St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5241
Gr: 9-12 | 1,355 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
King High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6815 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8333
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8333
Gr: 9-12 | 1,252 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2424.
Freedom High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17410 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1185
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-1185
Gr: 9-12 | 1,871 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Gr: 6-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2626.
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13609 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 558-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Lavoy Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4410 W Main St
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5285
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2828.
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 233-2655
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Chamberlain High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7677
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 975-7677
Gr: 9-12 | 1,234 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Carver Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 236-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Columbus Residential Juvenile Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9502 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 769-0445
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 769-0445
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1933 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 3
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4006 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 234-0809
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Hospital/homebound/homebased Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 273-3933
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6310 E Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 985-3223
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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Tampa, Florida 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 264-2222
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3304 Sanchez St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 242-4138
Gr: K-4 | 164 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Aparicio-levy Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
10119 E Ellicott St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 740-4884
9020 Imperial Oak Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 907-6801
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1407 Estelle St
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 276-5412
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Brewster Technical College (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 276-5448
Bryan Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2934 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 276-5588
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Cahoon Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2312 E Yukon St
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Tampa, FL 33604
(813) 975-7647
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 280-8318
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 6-12
11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: K-8
5701 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 2
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8941
Gr: PK
East Tampa Academy (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4309 N 34th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 494-3017
Gr: K-2 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4701 E Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 620-0998
Gr: 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
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
Gr: PK | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Excel Charter School Hillsborough (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3627 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 676-9505
15316 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 961-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Hillsborough County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
0p.o. Box 3408
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-405
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Gr: 1-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Ican Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-8
Idea Hope (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5050 E.10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 272-4000
Gr: K-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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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, Dr Kiran C Patel High School and Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tampa?
49 public high schools are located in Tampa.
What is the racial composition of students in Tampa?
Tampa public high schools minority enrollment is 73% 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 Tampa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Tampa 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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