Hillsborough High School

Hillsborough High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5000 N Central Ave,  Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County Public Schools
3.7
3.2
1,992 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gary Brady
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
89
Full Time Teachers
89
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
62.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
379:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Hispanic
42.5%
Black
29.6%
White
16.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.1%
Two or more races
3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#31 Niche Standout HS in Florida
#58 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#81 Best College Prep Public HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of South Florida 622 Students
University of Florida 516 Students
Florida State University 450 Students
University of Central Florida 369 Students
University of Miami 256 Students
Hillsborough Community College 223 Students
Florida A&M University 217 Students
Florida International University 198 Students
University of North Florida 184 Students
Florida Atlantic University 181 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 121 Students
Psychology 120 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 113 Students
Biology 100 Students
Nursing 81 Students
Computer Science 70 Students
Criminology 52 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 389 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/22/2025
the best part of hillsborough is the diversity of clubs and extracurriculars, you have the option to learn many different things throughout your school day like welding, culinary, barbering, and etc.
4.0 Senior
10/13/2024
My best parts about Hillsborough High school are the teachers who are dedicated to ensure their students are on the right path to succeed. Having teachers who care about more than just your education, makes a big difference. The worst parts of my High school experience at Hillsborough would be the safety. There were many incidents where I felt unsafe at school, even though our admin work tirelessly to protect us.
5.0 Alum
10/12/2024
The worst experience I had was the registration process for high school. Being a transfer student out of state was difficult because the school needed immunization records and vital documents to be "Floridarized". This caused me to start school a month late. The best part of my experience at Hillsborough High School was my graduation. I had out of state family attend, local loved ones celebrate, and a host of friends I met during my two years at Hillsborough.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/26/2023
The amazing things that i was able to learn about not only the world but about myself at this school will be unforgetable. As soon as you walk in you can feel the family environment and how welcoming evryone is. All the teachers and staff will always make sure your doing ok and have an amazing highs...
5.0 teacher
5/3/2020
Seriously a great public school and the fact that it’s an IB school is also great.
1.0 parent
4/16/2019
Monumental disappointment. I guess the academics are okay, rigorous and all but that's it. If you've got a smart kid who wants to really get the most out of high school - explore your options. HHSIB is NOT it. Guidance is a joke... a passive newsletter 'posted' once a month. Scheduling? That's done...
2.0 parent
3/13/2019
The worst experience ever. Couldn't tell you if it is just our children's culture today or the school staff and administration but If you think you are preparing your child for college by enrolling him into the IB program at this school you have another thing coming. Unless you want your child to te...

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Hillsborough High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tampa, FL and is served by the Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,992 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Hillsborough High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $395,238. Discover additional schools in the area, like Middleton High School, Howard W. Blake High School & Magnet Program, Les Peters Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tampa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hillsborough High School.

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