DURANT HIGH SCHOOL

2,504 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Durant High School, located at 4748 Cougar Path in Plant City, Florida, is a prominent secondary institution within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Known as the "Home of the Cougars," the school serves a large suburban and rural community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and a variety of career and technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Durant High School is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture. The school maintains a strong tradition of athletic excellence and provides students with access to numerous clubs, honor societies, and performing arts programs, all intended to foster school spirit and student engagement. As part of the larger Hillsborough County school system, Durant focuses on creating a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, community involvement, and college and career readiness.

2,504

Total Students

105.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DURANT HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,141
Hispanic	953
Black	253
Asian	57
Two or More	92
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,141 (45.6%)
Hispanic
953 (38.1%)
Black
253 (10.1%)
Two or More
92 (3.7%)
Asian
57 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)757-9075
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	820
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 702

Grade 10 541

Grade 11 631

Grade 12 630