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Newsome High School

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Newsome High School ranks 91 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 89% of Florida high schools

Summary

Newsome High School in Lithia, FL, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 3,157 students in grades 9-12 within the Hillsborough County School District, and it stands out as a top-tier school in the state with a consistent history of academic excellence.

Newsome is a clear academic leader in its area, ranking 91st out of 838 high schools in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it in the 89th percentile. This elite ranking is far ahead of nearby traditional public schools like Durant High School (ranked 359th) and Riverview High School (ranked 281st). The school boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate of 98.6%, nearly 6 points above the state average, and a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%—dramatically lower than the district average of 31.3% and nearby schools like Bloomingdale High School (38.5%). Students consistently outperform district and state averages in nearly every subject, with standout proficiency rates in English Language Arts (84% in 9th grade) and US History (94%).

One interesting finding is Newsome's efficiency: it achieves these top-tier results while spending significantly less per student ($7,693) than its peers, such as Bloomingdale ($9,381) and Brandon High School ($9,139). However, the school faces strong competition from the nearby charter school Bell Creek Academy, which ranks higher (61st) and outperforms Newsome in several subjects, including Algebra 1. Newsome's Algebra 1 proficiency rate (49%) is notably below the state average (63%), a puzzling weakness for an otherwise high-performing school. While Newsome's state ranking has slightly declined from a peak of 57th in 2021-2022, its graduation rate and test scores remain very strong, making it a premier educational choice in the Lithia area.

3,157

Students ?

26.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,693

Per pupil spending ?

13.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547

(813) 740-4600

District: Hillsborough

Feeder schools for Newsome High School:

Elementary:	Bevis Elementary School
	Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
	Lithia Springs Elementary School
	Stowers Elementary School
Middle:	Barrington Middle School
	Randall Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.1%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Two or more races:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (82% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 14 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

91^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^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	76.7	91 of 838	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	76.2	103 of 844	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	73 of 807	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	82.6	58 of 792	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	82.4	57 of 774	92.6%	★★★★★
2021	79.7	65 of 746	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	78.0	64 of 734	91.3%	★★★★★
2018	76.1	86 of 716	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	78.9	61 of 714	91.5%	★★★★★
2016	74.4	84 of 693	87.9%	★★★★☆
2014	76.9	100 of 687	85.4%	★★★★☆
2013	74.1	100 of 648	84.6%	★★★★☆
2012	65.4	125 of 606	79.4%	★★★★☆
2011	90.8	41 of 622	93.4%	★★★★★
2010	90.2	37 of 620	94.0%	★★★★★
2009	89.7	39 of 587	93.4%	★★★★★
2008	89.0	38 of 577	93.4%	★★★★★
2007	90.1	35 of 563	93.8%	★★★★★
2006	88.8	35 of 477	92.7%	★★★★★
2005	89.5	36 of 487	92.6%	★★★★★
2004	92.2	26 of 484	94.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History94%+20 vs state

Biology 189%+15 vs state

English Language Arts81%+21 vs state

Geometry75%+19 vs state

Algebra 149%-14 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 27, 2013

My son transferred to Newsome from a private school. We were nervous about our decision at first as we had never used a public school before, but now have no regrets. He loves school, is on the honor roll & has honor/AP classes, and is doing very well. He has a lot of great teachers and enjoys his classes. We would definitely recommend Newsome HS! The only drawback would be the difficulty level of getting in touch with someone in the guidance dept., which seems very overwhelmed with a large student- management workload. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 4, 2010

We moved here largely based on the schools here. Newsome High School is totally different that what is read on the internet. I would not recommend this school. The academic program is not challenging enough and my two children thought it was easier than the school from which they were previously enrolled.

The guidance staff is very uncooperative as well as the registar and counselors. It took me two weeks to originally register my kids from school. When my son missed the first two days of school this year because he was hospitalized, they automatically withdrew him. He has now missed the first six weeks of school partly because of their incompetence. I have been trying to get him in a homebound program which usually takes 2-3 weeks. It has been two weeks and they have been sitting on the paperwork. They do not know the proper procedures for this program although they are supposed to be "professionals". The secretary in the guidance office needs to go to ediquette school and learn some manners. He is very unprofessional as well.

Newsome also has a major drug problem as well as the adjacent neighborhood. This is the reason my son is not in school. Given his mental state, it would be determental for him to return. Even though they have a sheriff's deputy on school grounds at all times, it doesn't stop the flow of drugs in the school.

My son was an honor student last year although he was not in any honors classes. They would not put him in any because of the class size amendment Florida has so he was bored. This year he had three honor classes but hasn't been able to catch up on his studies because of their incompetence.

There are several other high schools in this area as well as private schools. I would look at those schools before enrolling your kids at Newsome. 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
Newsome High School	Public	9-12	16550 Fishhawk Blvd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4600	3,157	118	26.8	13.9%	1,991 (63.1%)	197 (6.2%)	588 (18.6%)	173 (5.5%)	5 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	200 (6.3%)	76.7	91^st of 838 public high schools	89.1%		76.2	103^rd of 844 public high schools	87.8%	12				84.0	79.0					49.0	75.0	89.0	94.0		$7,693	$545	$7,148
Durant High School	Public	9-12	4748 Cougar Path	Plant City	33567	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 757-9075	2,504	105	23.7	36.6%	1,141 (45.6%)	253 (10.1%)	953 (38.1%)	57 (2.3%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	92 (3.7%)	48.6	359^th of 838 public high schools	57.2%		50.1	333^rd of 844 public high schools	60.5%	26				55.0	57.0					38.0	56.0	75.0	82.0		$8,775	$691	$8,084
Bloomingdale High School	Public	9-12	1700 Bloomingdale Ave	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8018	2,208	90	24.6	27.3%	1,008 (45.7%)	231 (10.5%)	731 (33.1%)	74 (3.4%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	158 (7.2%)	67.8	158^th of 838 public high schools	81.1%		70.1	143^rd of 844 public high schools	83.1%	15				73.0	71.0					55.0	68.0	84.0	86.0		$9,381	$745	$8,636
Bell Creek Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	13221 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6075	1,125	45	25.2	8.4%	466 (41.4%)	112 (10.0%)	346 (30.8%)	99 (8.8%)	8 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	92 (8.2%)	80.9	61^st of 838 public high schools	92.7%		83.3	55^th of 844 public high schools	93.5%	6	86.0	84.0	87.0	89.0	87.0	78.0	82.0	82.0	58.0	87.0	84.0	90.0	88.0	89.0	$8,558	$440	$8,118
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	11311 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5011	2,387	94	25.3	29.1%	852 (35.7%)	486 (20.4%)	811 (34.0%)	59 (2.5%)	6 (0.3%)	11 (0.5%)	162 (6.8%)	54.4	281^st of 838 public high schools	66.5%		56.1	252^nd of 844 public high schools	70.1%	29				62.0	62.0					51.0	57.0	76.0	81.0		$8,454	$689	$7,764
Brandon High School	Public	9-12	1101 Victoria St	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8120	1,835	76	24.0	53.5%	440 (24.0%)	450 (24.5%)	836 (45.6%)	28 (1.5%)	4 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	72 (3.9%)	22.8	647^th of 838 public high schools	22.8%		25.2	634^th of 844 public high schools	24.9%	13				39.0	37.0					44.0	34.0	48.0	62.0		$9,139	$1,073	$8,066
Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	9-12	6303 Us Highway 301 S	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 405-1770	91	2	45.5	40.7%	3 (3.3%)	36 (39.6%)	51 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	59.4	232^nd of 838 public high schools	72.3%		17	681^st of 844 public high schools	19.3%	449	60.0	52.0	56.0	56.0	33.0	63.0	59.0	39.0	42.0	87.0	79.0	88.0	92.0	71.0	$8,811	$254	$8,558
Winthrop College Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	800 Corporate Dr	Fort Lauderdale	33334	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 678-2030	1,055	27	39.0	26.2%	239 (22.7%)	287 (27.2%)	416 (39.4%)	26 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	80 (7.6%)	41.4	455^th of 838 public high schools	45.7%		42.4	428^th of 844 public high schools	49.3%	27				54.0	61.0					28.0	33.0	68.0	74.0		$6,849	$171	$6,678
Pivot Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3020 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 626-6724	205	15	15.8	35.1%	47 (22.9%)	36 (17.6%)	107 (52.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.4%)	25.5	627^th of 838 public high schools	25.2%		27.1	616^th of 844 public high schools	27.0%	11	24.0	50.0	44.0	48.0	48.0	24.0	40.0	29.0	35.0	34.0	29.0	57.0	54.0	69.0	$7,085	$133	$6,952
Spoto High School	Public	9-12	8538 Eagle Palm Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5405	1,933	76	25.5	52.0%	276 (14.3%)	717 (37.1%)	834 (43.1%)	31 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	71 (3.7%)	37.3	502^nd of 838 public high schools	40.1%		39.6	470^th of 844 public high schools	44.3%	32				40.0	49.0					34.0	42.0	72.0	81.0		$8,948	$1,091	$7,857

Frequently Asked Questions about Newsome High School

What schools feed into Newsome High School?

Newsome High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bevis Elementary School
Elementary : Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Elementary : Lithia Springs Elementary School
Elementary : Stowers Elementary School
Middle : Barrington Middle School
Middle : Randall Middle School

How many students attend Newsome High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 3,157 students attended Newsome High School.

What district is Newsome High School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Newsome High School?

Students at Newsome High School are 63% White, 19% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian.

Is Newsome High School a good school?

Newsome High School ranks 91^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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