HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL

1,679 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hillsborough High School, located in the historic Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, is the oldest high school in Hillsborough County, dating back to its founding in 1885. Known for its iconic red-brick architecture and long-standing traditions, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community. It maintains a strong academic reputation, offering a robust International Baccalaureate (IB) program that attracts high-achieving students from across the region, alongside a comprehensive range of honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

Beyond its academic rigor, Hillsborough High is deeply ingrained in Tampa’s culture, maintaining a proud spirit often associated with its "Terriers" mascot. The campus provides a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, competitive arts, and numerous student-led organizations. By balancing its rich historical legacy with a modern focus on college and career readiness, the school continues to be a prominent educational institution within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district.

1,679

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	812
Black	472
Asian	119
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
812 (48.4%)
Black
472 (28.1%)
White
221 (13.2%)
Asian
119 (7.1%)
Two or More
50 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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)276-5620
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	783
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 9 425

Grade 10 414

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 411

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	425
Grade 10	414
Grade 11	429
Grade 12	411

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	863	51.4%
Male	816	48.6%

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