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Plant High School

Public Grades 9-12

73^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 91% of Florida high schools

Summary

Plant High School in Tampa, FL, is a large, high-performing public high school serving 2,391 students in grades 9-12, and it stands out as a top-tier institution within the Hillsborough district. The school consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 10% of all Florida high schools, with a graduation rate that exceeds 95% and test scores that far surpass nearby schools. For example, in Biology 1, Plant High achieves a 94% proficiency rate, compared to 79% at Robinson High School and just 64% at Hillsborough High School. This academic excellence is paired with remarkable financial efficiency, as Plant High spends $8,739 per student—the lowest among its peers—while still delivering exceptional results.

One interesting finding is the "Algebra 1 Anomaly": despite excelling in Geometry (75% proficiency), Biology (94%), and US History (91%), Plant High's Algebra 1 EOC scores are average at 63%, matching the district and state averages. This may indicate that students taking Algebra 1 in 9th grade are a less selective group, or that the school's instructional strengths lie in advanced math and other subjects. Additionally, chronic absenteeism has more than doubled since the pre-pandemic year of 2019-2020, rising from 10.5% to 26.0% in 2023-2024, though this rate is still better than the district average of 31.3% and slightly higher than Robinson High School's 24.6%.

Plant High's success is a massive outlier for the Hillsborough district, which ranks in the bottom half of Florida districts. The school's affluent community and strong parental involvement create a "lighthouse" effect, with only Robinson High School (ranked 188th in the state) coming close to its performance. In contrast, other nearby schools like Leto High School and Jefferson High School rank in the bottom half of the state, highlighting a significant academic divide. For parents, Plant High offers a proven track record of high achievement, but it's worth noting the growing absenteeism trend and the unique Algebra 1 scores as areas to explore further.

2,391

Students ?

27.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,739

Per pupil spending ?

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629

(813) 272-3033

District: Hillsborough

Feeder schools for Plant High School:

Elementary:	Gorrie Elementary School
	Grady Elementary School
	Mabry Elementary School
	Mitchell Elementary School
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	Roosevelt Elementary School
Middle:	Coleman Middle School
	Wilson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.9%

Hispanic:

17.9%

African American:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (83% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 28 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

73^rd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	78.8	73 of 838	91.3%	★★★★★
2025	78.8	84 of 844	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	78.3	77 of 807	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	80.3	70 of 792	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	79.3	70 of 774	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	80.1	62 of 746	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	78.5	63 of 734	91.4%	★★★★★
2018	76.3	82 of 716	88.5%	★★★★☆
2017	80.3	54 of 714	92.4%	★★★★★
2016	76.0	78 of 693	88.7%	★★★★☆
2014	78.8	81 of 687	88.2%	★★★★☆
2013	81.2	64 of 648	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	72.1	85 of 606	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	91.8	35 of 622	94.4%	★★★★★
2010	91.9	31 of 620	95.0%	★★★★★
2009	91.0	35 of 587	94.0%	★★★★★
2008	92.2	29 of 577	95.0%	★★★★★
2007	92.0	29 of 563	94.8%	★★★★★
2006	93.6	21 of 477	95.6%	★★★★★
2005	92.0	27 of 487	94.5%	★★★★★
2004	93.5	22 of 484	95.5%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 194%+20 vs state

US History91%+17 vs state

English Language Arts81%+20 vs state

Geometry75%+19 vs state

Algebra 163%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, May 3, 2014

PASSION TO HELP EACH AND EVERY STUDENT SUCCEED IN LIFE...In addition to the the terrific teachers and staff.....parental involvement, volunteers and mentor's make themselves known and readily available to assist and guide the students. There are a number of after school programs available for students that are geared to assist the students in their academic achievement and what it is, that is unique for each individual. To assist and help guide them and think about not only what college undergraduate programs are suitable and available early on but to encourage them ...there is but one option and that is getting them prepared for the job market whether it is Trade school or college and help all students prepare themselves. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Great school! It really is the total package when it comes to High Schools; outstanding academics, athletics, student clubs and associations. The faculty is accessible and eager to partner with parents to ensure the young adults graduating from this school have every opportunity. Additionally, the faculty pushes students to excel at Plant, when they talk about strength of schedule here they mean the students class schedule not the football team's, although they play state champion level football too. When we moved to Tampa I looked for a house in this school's district. I feel it is the best decision I have ever made for my two children, both currently enrolled at Plant. If you are looking for a school in Tampa and have not looked at H.B. Plant High School you are missing something. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plant High School	Public	9-12	2415 S Himes Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3033	2,391	86	27.8	14.3%	1,576 (65.9%)	155 (6.5%)	427 (17.9%)	91 (3.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	135 (5.6%)	78.8	73^rd of 838 public high schools	91.3%		78.8	84^th of 844 public high schools	90.0%	11		81.0	80.0		63.0	75.0	94.0	91.0	$8,739	$661	$8,078
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
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
Robinson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6311 S Lois Ave	Tampa	33616	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 272-3006	1,438	54	26.5	28.5%	695 (48.3%)	191 (13.3%)	338 (23.5%)	87 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	121 (8.4%)	64.3	188^th of 838 public high schools	77.6%		63.4	198^th of 844 public high schools	76.5%	10		73.0	69.0		36.0	67.0	79.0	87.0	$9,512	$693	$8,818
Ami Kids Tampa	Public	6-12	1730 Maritime Blvd	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 248-5091	16	1	16.0	25.0%	2 (12.5%)	11 (68.8%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement	Public	6-12	1202 E Palm Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-7513	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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
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
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
Middleton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 233-3360	1,637	66	24.7	48.1%	144 (8.8%)	746 (45.6%)	324 (19.8%)	355 (21.7%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	58 (3.5%)	50	342^nd of 838 public high schools	59.2%		40.8	455^th of 844 public high schools	46.1%	113		68.0	66.0		24.0	39.0	70.0	74.0	$9,998	$1,178	$8,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Plant High School

How many students attend Plant High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,391 students attended Plant High School.

Is Plant High School a good school?

Yes. Plant High School ranks in the top 8.7% of Florida high schools.

What district is Plant High School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Plant High School?

Students at Plant High School are 66% White, 18% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Plant High School?

Plant High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gorrie Elementary School
Elementary : Grady Elementary School
Elementary : Mabry Elementary School
Elementary : Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School
Middle : Coleman Middle School
Middle : Wilson Middle School

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