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Leto High School

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Leto High School ranks 557 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

557^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 34% of Florida high schools

Summary

Leto High School in Tampa, FL, is a large traditional public high school serving nearly 2,000 students in grades 9-12, located in the Hillsborough County School District, where over half of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.

Leto High School presents a striking paradox: it boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 95.2%, which is higher than the district and state averages and surpasses many nearby schools like Blake High School (87.5%) and Jefferson High School (94.1%). However, this success is overshadowed by a critically high chronic absenteeism rate of 54.2%—nearly double the district average and the highest among traditional high schools in the area. This suggests that while students who attend regularly are likely to graduate, a large portion of the student body is missing significant instructional time. In contrast, Alonso High School, located just over five miles away, has a much lower absenteeism rate (37.8%) and significantly higher academic proficiency rates, highlighting how attendance and socioeconomic factors strongly influence outcomes.

Academically, Leto consistently underperforms on core state assessments, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (46%), 10th-grade ELA (52%), and Biology (54%) well below state averages. A bright spot is U.S. History, where 70% of students are proficient, nearly matching the state average. The school’s per-student spending ($9,618) is in the middle range for nearby schools, indicating that the challenge isn’t a lack of funding but rather how resources are used to address absenteeism and foundational skills. For parents, the key takeaway is that Leto excels at getting students to graduate, but families should investigate how the school supports consistent attendance and academic growth to ensure their child is truly prepared for college or career.

1,995

Students ?

24.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,618

Per pupil spending ?

56.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4409 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL 33614

(813) 872-5300

District: Hillsborough

Feeder schools for Leto High School:

Elementary:	Alexander Elementary School
	Cannella Elementary School
	Crestwood Elementary School
	Morgan Woods Elementary School
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	Town & Country Elementary School
	Woodbridge Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.3%

White:

8.2%

African American:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 30th percentile in 2016 → 34th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (54% vs 31% Florida)

!Biology 1 scores 20 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

557^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 41High Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	32.5	557 of 838	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.3	508 of 844	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	504 of 807	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.0	481 of 792	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.2	432 of 774	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.2	431 of 746	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.9	441 of 734	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.1	442 of 716	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.4	472 of 714	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	26.4	482 of 693	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	23.4	523 of 687	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.5	498 of 648	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.3	483 of 606	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	28.8	474 of 622	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.2	457 of 620	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.5	434 of 587	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.0	416 of 577	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.1	390 of 563	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	28.8	368 of 477	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	35.7	342 of 487	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	37.4	336 of 484	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History70%-4 vs state

Biology 154%-20 vs state

English Language Arts47%-14 vs state

Algebra 146%-17 vs state

Geometry46%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

I have been at Leto High School all 4 years of my high school career, and I couldnt imagine myself anywhere else! We get a bad rep just because of the history at our school. Yeah we did have troubles in the past, but doesn't everybody? We shouldn't be judged now for whatever happened before we were even here. I don't care what anybody says, Falcons for life! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Leto High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4409 W Sligh Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 872-5300	1,995	80	24.9	56.8%	164 (8.2%)	135 (6.8%)	1,622 (81.3%)	42 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (1.5%)	32.5	557^th of 838 public high schools	33.5%		36.3	508^th of 844 public high schools	39.8%	49				42.0	52.0					46.0	46.0	54.0	70.0		$9,618	$1,409	$8,209
North Tampa Success Center	Public	6-12	8602 N Armenia Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 631-4426	48	8	6.4	93.8%	5 (10.4%)	27 (56.3%)	15 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	15.6	686^th of 838 public high schools	18.1%		1.4	831^st of 844 public high schools	1.5%	145	0.0	8.0	0.0		46.0		8.0	5.0	5.0	42.0				6.0	$88,069	$9,579	$78,490
Chamberlain High School	Public	9-12	9401 N Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7677	1,183	49	24.3	61.9%	126 (10.7%)	368 (31.1%)	619 (52.3%)	29 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (3.4%)	11	701^st of 838 public high schools	16.3%		9.6	707^th of 844 public high schools	16.2%	6				27.0	34.0					11.0	29.0	40.0	45.0		$10,773	$1,374	$9,398
Jefferson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4401 W Cypress St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 872-5241	1,310	47	28.0	56.9%	92 (7.0%)	333 (25.4%)	827 (63.1%)	15 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (3.1%)	27.1	612^th of 838 public high schools	27.0%		28.2	601^st of 844 public high schools	28.8%	11				49.0	43.0					35.0	24.0	61.0	63.0		$9,773	$1,263	$8,510
Hillsborough High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5620	1,679	72	23.2	50.6%	221 (13.2%)	472 (28.1%)	812 (48.4%)	119 (7.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	50 (3.0%)	40.9	462^nd of 838 public high schools	44.9%		35.7	515^th of 844 public high schools	39.0%	53				52.0	56.0					47.0	43.0	64.0	74.0		$9,943	$1,103	$8,839
Seminole Heights Charter High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4006 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 234-0809	276	5	55.2	40.9%	24 (8.7%)	144 (52.2%)	101 (36.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	2.9	779^th of 838 public high schools	7.0%		2.1	804^th of 844 public high schools	4.7%	25			13.0	17.0	14.0			0.0		12.0	14.0	17.0	19.0		$10,902	$390	$10,512
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10948 N Central Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 971-5600	624	34	17.4	11.1%	190 (30.4%)	115 (18.4%)	235 (37.7%)	45 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	32 (5.1%)	65	184^th of 838 public high schools	78.0%		63.6	196^th of 844 public high schools	76.8%	12				72.0	77.0					37.0	61.0	82.0	86.0		$9,481	$00	$9,481
Blake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 N Boulevard	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 272-3422	1,608	60	26.9	50.4%	308 (19.2%)	659 (41.0%)	527 (32.8%)	27 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (5.2%)	29	595^th of 838 public high schools	29.0%		28.9	594^th of 844 public high schools	29.6%	1				43.0	50.0					32.0	39.0	55.0	64.0		$10,157	$1,059	$9,098
Sports Leadership And Management Academy (Tampa)	Public, Charter	6-12	7116 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 920-8802	580	11	52.7	50.0%	51 (8.8%)	48 (8.3%)	457 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.0%)	23	645^th of 838 public high schools	23.0%		37.7	488^th of 844 public high schools	42.2%	157	61.0	45.0	49.0	56.0	53.0	35.0	48.0	38.0	24.0	46.0	31.0	35.0	34.0	62.0	$9,666	$371	$9,294
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1933 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 739-0410	46	0	20.0	93.5%	7 (15.2%)	26 (56.5%)	12 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)								(n/a)															$10,464	$441	$10,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Leto High School

What district is Leto High School in?

Hillsborough

Is Leto High School a good school?

Leto High School ranks 557^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Leto High School?

Students at Leto High School are 81% Hispanic, 8% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Leto High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,995 students attended Leto High School.

What schools feed into Leto High School?

Leto High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alexander Elementary School
Elementary : Cannella Elementary School
Elementary : Crestwood Elementary School
Elementary : Morgan Woods Elementary School
Elementary : Town & Country Elementary School
Elementary : Woodbridge Elementary School

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