Wharton High School

Wharton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd,  Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County Public Schools
3.6
3.8
2,429 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Rowan
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C-
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
3.47
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
50.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
526:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Black
31.5%
Hispanic
30%
White
25.4%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
6.3%

School Rankings

#7 Most Diverse Public HS in Florida
#143 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

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 775 Students
University of Central Florida 518 Students
University of Florida 516 Students
Florida State University 478 Students
Hillsborough Community College 260 Students
University of North Florida 245 Students
University of Miami 235 Students
Florida International University 205 Students
Florida Atlantic University 205 Students
University of Tampa 203 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 174 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Psychology 117 Students
Biology 93 Students
Computer Science 93 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 73 Students
Marketing 66 Students
Criminology 63 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 55 Students
Pre-Law Studies 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 391 Reviews
4.0 Junior
4/13/2025
I don't like how the admins are always locking the bathrooms throughout the day, cause I need to go to the bathroom frequently and it is a violation of basic human rights. I understand the need for education, but that shouldn't trump basic human necessities.
3.0 Senior
3/21/2025
Wharton High School is a decent school, I would send my child here if there was no other schools. The administration is hard to deal with and often very rude to not only the kids but also the parents. The administration seem like they don't want to do their job or want to be there.
4.0 Junior
1/20/2025
The best part at Wharton High School is definitely the extracurriculars. As said in my previous ratings, the clubs have been a tremendous part of my life and have created a community I would've never imaged. The downsides are the constant fights that happen throughout the school year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 20 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/11/2022
This school is hit or miss. Our oldest went all four years had a mostly positive experience and we got very familiar with some great teachers and guidance staff. However, your youngest child has had a nightmare experience over the last four years. Bullying was off the charts, my kid’s mental health...
5.0 parent
4/13/2022
My daughter has had very positive experiences with teachers and peers. It is wonderful to see the number of friends attempting to Choice into Wharton. There are amazing strides by the administration and teachers to make Wharton a very desirable school. As a student athlete, my daughter was able to e...
5.0 parent
11/11/2021
Great schooling and teaching techniques. Supporting staff and helpful environment, Teachers work on overall development of their students.
5.0 parent
10/29/2021
I am quite impressed by the school management, great teachers. I really want to suggest to every parent to send their children here.

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Wharton 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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,429 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Wharton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 85%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $533,172. Discover additional schools in the area, like Freedom High School, Wiregrass Ranch High School, North Tampa Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Tampa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wharton High School.

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