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Steinbrenner High School

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Steinbrenner High School ranks 86 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 90% of Florida high schools

Summary

Steinbrenner High School in Lutz, FL, is a large, high-performing public school serving 2,396 students in grades 9-12 within the Hillsborough County School District, consistently ranking among the top 15% of high schools in Florida.

Steinbrenner stands out for its exceptional academic proficiency, particularly in Biology 1 and English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2025-2026 school year, 94% of students were proficient in Biology 1, dramatically higher than the district (72%) and state (74%) averages, and surpassing nearby schools like Sickles High School (83%) and Sunlake High School (84%). Similarly, 9th and 10th grade ELA proficiency rates of 81% and 80% are roughly 20 percentage points above district and state averages. The school also boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 97.2% and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.2%, indicating strong student engagement. However, Algebra 1 proficiency is a relative weakness at 52%, below the district average of 63%, suggesting a potential challenge in foundational math. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 16.11% is the lowest among nearby traditional high schools.

An interesting comparison is the tight academic rivalry with Sickles High School, located just 6.29 miles away. While Steinbrenner has a slight edge in Biology and ELA, Sickles performs better in Algebra 1 (56% vs. 52%), and their graduation rates are nearly identical. This shows two schools in the same district achieving excellence through different strengths. Additionally, a clear performance gap exists between Hillsborough and neighboring Pasco County schools: Hillsborough has higher highs (Steinbrenner) but more variability, while Pasco schools like Sunlake and Land O' Lakes High School offer more uniformly strong performance. Notably, Steinbrenner's per-student spending ($8,481) is mid-range, proving that money alone doesn't drive success—factors like school culture and instructional quality matter more.

2,396

Students ?

28.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,481

Per pupil spending ?

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5575 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558

(813) 792-5131

District: Hillsborough

Feeder schools for Steinbrenner High School:

Elementary:	Hammond Elementary School
	McKitrick Elementary School
	Northwest Elementary School
	Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Middle:	Martinez Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.8%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Asian:

10.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Florida high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 11 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 28 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

86^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	77.5	86 of 838	89.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.7	99 of 844	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	108 of 807	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	62 of 792	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	76.0	92 of 774	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	77.1	75 of 746	89.9%	★★★★★
2019	80.0	56 of 734	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	71 of 716	90.1%	★★★★★
2017	80.2	56 of 714	92.2%	★★★★★
2016	74.9	82 of 693	88.2%	★★★★☆
2014	78.9	80 of 687	88.4%	★★★★☆
2013	73.1	107 of 648	83.5%	★★★★☆
2012	67.0	112 of 606	81.5%	★★★★☆
2011	87.1	61 of 622	90.2%	★★★★★
2010	88.0	48 of 620	92.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 194%+20 vs state

US History88%+14 vs state

English Language Arts80%+20 vs state

Geometry75%+19 vs state

Algebra 152%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Steinbrenner High School

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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
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%)	77.5	86^th of 838 public high schools	89.7%		76.7	99^th of 844 public high schools	88.3%	13				81.0	80.0					52.0	75.0	94.0	88.0		$8,481	$685	$7,795
Sunlake High School	Public	9-12	3023 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1000	2,206	93	23.6	15.7%	1,253 (56.8%)	130 (5.9%)	591 (26.8%)	116 (5.3%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	110 (5.0%)	66.7	172^nd of 838 public high schools	79.5%		67.1	168^th of 844 public high schools	80.1%	4				71.0	69.0					59.0	68.0	84.0	86.0		$7,909	$320	$7,588
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%)	52	309^th of 838 public high schools	63.1%		58.6	227^th of 844 public high schools	73.1%	82				53.0	60.0					45.0	63.0	75.0	82.0		$9,159	$819	$8,339
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%)	44.4	418^th of 838 public high schools	50.1%		48.7	350^th of 844 public high schools	58.5%	68	80.0					67.0						100.0		62.0	$6,666	$00	$6,666
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%)	69.3	142^nd of 838 public high schools	83.1%		66.1	177^th of 844 public high schools	79.0%	35				74.0	75.0					56.0	74.0	83.0	81.0		$8,630	$719	$7,910
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
Land O' Lakes High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	20325 Gator Ln	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-9400	2,233	100	22.3	18.4%	1,182 (52.9%)	165 (7.4%)	605 (27.1%)	168 (7.5%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	106 (4.7%)	62	203^rd of 838 public high schools	75.8%		56.7	245^th of 844 public high schools	71.0%	42				71.0	69.0					49.0	57.0	84.0	82.0		$8,422	$380	$8,042
James W. Mitchell High School	Public	9-12	2323 Little Rd	Trinity	34655	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(727) 774-9200	2,201	102	21.6	21.1%	1,496 (68.0%)	81 (3.7%)	392 (17.8%)	120 (5.5%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	101 (4.6%)	64.1	190^th of 838 public high schools	77.3%		59.4	225^th of 844 public high schools	73.3%	35				75.0	69.0					58.0	61.0	80.0	84.0		$9,054	$542	$8,513
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley	Public	9-12	13609 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1750	76	7	10.3	61.8%	12 (15.8%)	21 (27.6%)	34 (44.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.5%)								(n/a)															$36,472	$6,632	$29,840
Pasco Eschool-Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	8916 Angeline School Way	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 346-1900	610	0			405 (66.4%)	32 (5.2%)	115 (18.9%)	11 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.0%)	47	379^th of 838 public high schools	54.8%		50	335^th of 844 public high schools	60.3%	44	82.0	60.0	75.0	70.0	60.0	51.0	40.0	67.0	63.0	54.0	35.0	70.0	77.0	67.0	$8,554	$137	$8,417

Frequently Asked Questions about Steinbrenner High School

What schools feed into Steinbrenner High School?

Steinbrenner High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hammond Elementary School
Elementary : McKitrick Elementary School
Elementary : Northwest Elementary School
Elementary : Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Middle : Martinez Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Steinbrenner High School?

Students at Steinbrenner High School are 56% White, 25% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American.

How many students attend Steinbrenner High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,396 students attended Steinbrenner High School.

Is Steinbrenner High School a good school?

Steinbrenner High School ranks 86^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Steinbrenner High School in?

Hillsborough

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