- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Hillsborough High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087000960
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsborough High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsborough High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough High School ranks #5 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-123 students YoY
Hillsborough High School shrank from 1,891 students in 2022-23 to 1,768 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 89.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-123 students YoY 120087000960 · Tampa, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,679 enr · 18.9:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Hillsborough High School shrank from 1,891 students in 2022-23 to 1,768 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 89.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hillsborough High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 1,679
Hillsborough High School
1,679 students
What this shows Hillsborough High School reports 1,679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsborough High School compares
Hillsborough High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,679 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,679
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
243
in-school suspensions + 227 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
African American 28.1%
White 13.2%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Hillsborough High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsborough High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsborough High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough High School
How many students attend Hillsborough High School?
Hillsborough High School has 1,679 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,891 (2022-23) → 1,768 (2023-24), down 123.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough High School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsborough High School?
51.5% of students at Hillsborough High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough High School?
Hillsborough High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hillsborough High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsborough High School ranks #5 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.