How do these schools compare?
| Metric | JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TAMPA, FL | LITHIA, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 3,157 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 24.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.6% | 14.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,744 | $11,744 |
| District | HILLSBOROUGH | HILLSBOROUGH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.0% | 63.1% |
| African American | 25.4% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.1% | 18.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL | NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 22 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 327.5:1 | 394.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 59.2% | 25.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 364 | 142 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.