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Sickles High School

Q: Is Sickles High School a good school?

Sickles High School ranks 177 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 79% of Florida high schools

Summary

Sickles High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida, serving 2,389 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in the state, Sickles High School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 20% of high schools in Florida.

Sickles High School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in standardized test scores, such as EOC/Geometry (72% proficient or better vs. 53% for Hillsborough and 55% for Florida), EOC/Biology 1 (74% vs. 68% for Hillsborough and 71% for Florida), and EOC/US History (79% vs. 73% for Hillsborough and 71% for Florida). Additionally, the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.2% to 97.3% over the past few years, outpacing the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the Hillsborough School District, Sickles High School stands out as a top performer. For instance, Chamberlain High School, located about 7.5 miles away, has significantly lower test scores and a lower school ranking, while Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, a public charter school about 7.8 miles away, has higher test scores but a lower overall school ranking than Sickles. These comparisons highlight Sickles High School's exceptional educational quality and its ability to provide a positive learning environment for its students.

2,398

Students ?

26.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,630

Per pupil spending ?

22.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626

(813) 631-4742

District: Hillsborough

Feeder schools for Sickles High School:

Elementary:	Bryant Elementary School
	Citrus Park Elementary School
Middle:	Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.3%

White:

39.9%

Asian:

7.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2014 → 79th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

177^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 42High Schools in the Hillsborough

49^th of 67Hillsborough 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
2025	66.1	177 of 844	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.8	144 of 807	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	68.9	138 of 792	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	128 of 774	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	137 of 746	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	109 of 734	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	68.3	129 of 716	82.0%	★★★★☆
2017	71.8	100 of 714	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	72.5	98 of 693	85.9%	★★★★☆
2014	68.2	153 of 687	77.7%	★★★★☆
2013	64.8	162 of 648	75.0%	★★★★☆
2012	55.4	189 of 606	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	79.8	111 of 622	82.2%	★★★★☆
2010	79.5	110 of 620	82.3%	★★★★☆
2009	88.4	48 of 587	91.8%	★★★★★
2008	89.5	35 of 577	93.9%	★★★★★
2007	90.0	36 of 563	93.6%	★★★★★
2006	83.9	55 of 477	88.5%	★★★★☆
2005	83.6	64 of 487	86.9%	★★★★☆
2004	85.7	56 of 484	88.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History79%+8 vs state

Biology 174%+3 vs state

Geometry72%+17 vs state

English Language Arts69%+12 vs state

Algebra 154%-6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Sunday, November 13, 2016

Lots of hype for this "A" school but it's all just a numbers game that the administrators fudge. They'll Recategorize your kid if it suits them. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 7, 2010

My family and I are new to the State. I went to Sickles High School to enroll my students and was told to return later (guidance closed at 1:30). I returned the next day around noon and inquired about enrolling my students from a guidance counselor. This lady was my first impression of this school, and I must say it was not a very good first impression. She told me I should come back next week, mentioned how busy she was, rolled her eyes, took deep sighs, and when I just stood there, she finally registered my students (however, not before talking loudly to another staff member in the other room about her annoyance of having to enroll them). It was so bad that even my teenagers commented on how rude this counselor was. If my students behave this way at school, they would probably be disciplined. I am also an educator, but I view students as the reason I have employment, not distractions or problems for us to "deal with". The jobs of educators, counselors, administration staff, etc are so very important. I am hoping this was just a very bad day for this horrible behavior displayed by the counselor (the exception and not the rule). After several minutes (approximately 15 mins), the counselor changed her tone and was then very helpful; however, the first impression has been established.
On a more positive note, I also met an administrator that day who was very pleasant and helpful. Close Quote

Schools Near Sickles High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Sickles High School	Public	9-12	7950 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4742	2,398	92	26.0	22.6%	958 (39.9%)	105 (4.4%)	1,014 (42.3%)	181 (7.5%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	134 (5.6%)	66.1	177^th of 844 public high schools	79.0%		68.8	144^th of 807 public high schools	82.2%	33				65.0	74.0					54.0	72.0	74.0	79.0		$8,630	$719	$7,910
Victory Charter School Tampa 6-12	Public, Charter	6-12	13901 Sheldon Rd	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 551-2144	145	3	48.3	11.7%	28 (19.3%)	4 (2.8%)	101 (69.7%)	7 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	48.7	350^th of 844 public high schools	58.5%		34.3	484^th of 807 public high schools	40.0%	134	50.0	52.0	58.0	40.0	42.0	34.0	43.0	38.0		76.0	59.0	67.0	74.0	70.0	$6,666	$00	$6,666
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%)	37.7	488^th of 844 public high schools	42.2%		18.7	645^th of 807 public high schools	20.1%	157	45.0	55.0	39.0	49.0	34.0	34.0	46.0	56.0	45.0	44.0	59.0	55.0	73.0	72.0	$9,666	$371	$9,294
Alonso High School	Public	9-12	8302 Montague St	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1525	2,863	113	25.3	35.5%	667 (23.3%)	145 (5.1%)	1,758 (61.4%)	186 (6.5%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	100 (3.5%)	57	242^nd of 844 public high schools	71.3%		58.8	218^th of 807 public high schools	73.0%	24				62.0	65.0					37.0	57.0	76.0	76.0		$7,883	$671	$7,211
Gaither High School	Public	9-12	16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7340	2,040	86	23.7	35.6%	705 (34.6%)	194 (9.5%)	991 (48.6%)	52 (2.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	93 (4.6%)	58.6	227^th of 844 public high schools	73.1%		49.8	305^th of 807 public high schools	62.2%	78				56.0	59.0					54.0	61.0	77.0	84.0		$9,159	$819	$8,339
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%)	36.3	508^th of 844 public high schools	39.8%		33.1	504^th of 807 public high schools	37.5%	4				39.0	44.0					52.0	57.0	53.0	72.0		$9,618	$1,409	$8,209
Steinbrenner High School	Public	9-12	5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd	Lutz	33558	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 792-5131	2,396	85	28.1	16.1%	1,336 (55.8%)	92 (3.8%)	605 (25.3%)	242 (10.1%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	117 (4.9%)	76.7	99^th of 844 public high schools	88.3%		74.3	108^th of 807 public high schools	86.6%	9				80.0	74.0					57.0	71.0	91.0	88.0		$8,481	$685	$7,795
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%)	1.4	831^st of 844 public high schools	1.5%		1	806^th of 807 public high schools	0.1%	25		0.0	9.0	6.0	7.0		8.0	8.0	5.0	0.0				5.0	$88,069	$9,579	$78,490
East Lake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1300 Silver Eagle Dr	Tarpon Springs	34688	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 942-5419	1,980	95	20.8	19.0%	1,394 (70.4%)	86 (4.3%)	337 (17.0%)	69 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	91 (4.6%)	70.9	139^th of 844 public high schools	83.5%		72	123^rd of 807 public high schools	84.8%	16				76.0	73.0					32.0	65.0	85.0	87.0		$9,411	$373	$9,038
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%)	9.6	707^th of 844 public high schools	16.2%		12.6	664^th of 807 public high schools	17.7%	43				30.0	26.0					14.0	23.0	31.0	40.0		$10,773	$1,374	$9,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Sickles High School

What schools feed into Sickles High School?

Sickles High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary School
Elementary : Citrus Park Elementary School
Middle : Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

What district is Sickles High School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Sickles High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,398 students attended Sickles High School.

Is Sickles High School a good school?

Sickles High School ranks 177^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sickles High School?

Students at Sickles High School are 42% Hispanic, 40% White, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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