BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

1,608 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Howard W. Blake High School, located in Tampa, Florida, is a premier magnet school within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school is particularly distinguished for its specialized focus on the visual and performing arts. Students at Blake have access to intensive, conservatory-style training in areas such as dance, theater, music, and fine arts, all while completing a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment opportunities.

Beyond its artistic programs, the school is deeply rooted in the history and culture of Tampa’s downtown community. Blake High School is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for both higher education and professional careers. By balancing high-level creative development with strong academic standards, the school fosters a unique educational experience that encourages students to excel as both scholars and creative innovators.

1,608

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	527
Black	659
Asian	27
Two or More	83
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
659 (41.0%)
Hispanic
527 (32.8%)
White
308 (19.2%)
Two or More
83 (5.2%)
Asian
27 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)272-3422
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	751
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 409

Grade 10 429

Grade 11 407

Grade 12 363

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	409
Grade 10	429
Grade 11	407
Grade 12	363

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BLAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	962	59.8%
Male	646	40.2%

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