Hillsborough High School
5000 N Central Ave, Tampa, Florida | (813) 276-5620|
(813) 276-5620
#3,234 in National Rankings
Overall Score 81.68/100
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Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,891
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Overview of Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough High School is ranked 179th within Florida. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Hillsborough High School is 46%. The total minority enrollment is 84%, and 55% of students are economically disadvantaged. Hillsborough High School is 1 of 66 high schools in the Hillsborough County Public Schools.
Hillsborough High School 2024 Rankings
Hillsborough High School is ranked #3,234 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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Took at Least One AP® Exam
46%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
35%Mathematics Proficiency
38%Reading Proficiency
47%Science Proficiency
47%Graduation Rate
83%
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How Hillsborough High School performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 647 schools ranked in Florida.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #2,115 | #169 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #2,163 | #134 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #8,063 | #296 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #4,605 | #169 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #14,925 | #537 |
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Students/Teachers at Hillsborough High School
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,891
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
83.9%
Minority Enrollment
83.9%
Minority Enrollment
42.5%
Hispanic
29.6%
Black
16.1%
White
8.1%
Asian
3.5%
Two or More Races
0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
55%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
52%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
4%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
89
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Test Scores at Hillsborough High School
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
40.7/100
Subject Proficiency:
Florida administered the Florida Standards Assessment, EOC and Biology 1 EOC to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
38
41
40
47
45
50
47
56
60
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Florida Standards Assessment, EOC and Biology 1 EOC
54.3%
Florida Standards Assessment, EOC and Biology 1 EOC Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Somewhat Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
32.0%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
68.6%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
-6.5%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
88.7%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
46%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
35%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
76%
Exam Pass Rate
64%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
22%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
22%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
100%
Exam Pass Rate
96%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
83% (well below state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
Yes
Eligible for Title I Funding
Yes
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
66
Total Students
76,252
College Readiness (district average)
18.7
Proficient in Reading (district average)
45%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
41%
Proficient in Science (district average)
56%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
5000 N Central Ave
Tampa, Florida 33603
#3,234 in National Rankings
#179 in Florida High Schools
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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