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Dr Kiran C Patel High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

64^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 92% of Florida high schools

Summary

Dr Kiran C Patel High School in Tampa, FL, is a public high school serving 639 students in grades 9 through 12 within the Hillsborough school district, and it stands out as a top-tier academic institution in an area where many nearby schools struggle.

This school consistently earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide (64th out of 838 schools), a stark contrast to its neighbors. For example, Tampa Bay Technical High School ranks 228th (73rd percentile), while Freedom High School, King High School, and Armwood High School all rank in the 25th-44th percentile. Test scores are exceptionally high, with 92% proficiency in Biology, 93% in US History, and 90% in 10th-grade English Language Arts—far exceeding state averages by 20-30 percentage points. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for three consecutive years, compared to the district average of about 90% and rates of 90-93% at nearby schools. Chronic absenteeism is notably lower at 25.8%, while schools like Freedom (48.4%) and King (50.2%) have rates nearly double that.

Interestingly, Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School achieves these results with remarkable efficiency, spending just $8,159 per student—less than the district average and significantly less than King High School ($12,101) or Freedom High School ($9,720). Only 7.2% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, a much lower rate than nearby schools like Tampa Bay Technical High School (50.5%) or Armwood High School (56%). This combination of high performance, low spending, and strong student engagement makes Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School a standout choice for families seeking a rigorous academic environment in the Tampa area.

639

Students ?

26.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,159

Per pupil spending ?

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637

(813) 694-7667

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

White:

30.8%

Hispanic:

27.4%

African American:

18.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2021 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (87% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school87%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

64^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 4 pts since 2021

From top 12% (2021) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd 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	80.5	64 of 838	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	80.2	75 of 844	91.1%	★★★★★
2024	78.4	74 of 807	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	79.2	79 of 792	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	73.0	110 of 774	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	87 of 746	88.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History93%+19 vs state

Biology 192%+18 vs state

English Language Arts88%+27 vs state

Geometry80%+24 vs state

Algebra 170%+7 vs state

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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
Dr Kiran C Patel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 694-7667	639	24	26.6	7.2%	197 (30.8%)	118 (18.5%)	175 (27.4%)	103 (16.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.6%)	80.5	64^th of 838 public high schools	92.4%		80.2	75^th of 844 public high schools	91.1%	11				85.0	90.0					70.0	80.0	92.0	93.0		$8,159	$25	$8,134
Focus Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	304 Druid Hills Rd	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 443-5558	110	10	11.0	52.7%	32 (29.1%)	30 (27.3%)	40 (36.4%)	4 (3.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)															$26,318	$716	$25,602
Tampa Bay Technical High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6410 Orient Rd	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8360	2,181	93	22.9	50.5%	227 (10.4%)	1,169 (53.6%)	604 (27.7%)	57 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	116 (5.3%)	59.6	228^th of 838 public high schools	72.8%		57.6	237^th of 844 public high schools	71.9%	9				68.0	76.0					38.0	50.0	82.0	81.0		$8,918	$982	$7,935
King High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6815 N 56th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8333	1,154	39	29.8	56.2%	182 (15.8%)	526 (45.6%)	257 (22.3%)	129 (11.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	54 (4.7%)	30.8	574^th of 838 public high schools	31.5%		25.2	632^nd of 844 public high schools	25.1%	58				34.0	45.0					34.0	44.0	66.0	73.0		$12,101	$1,658	$10,444
Armwood High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	12000 E Us Highway 92	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 744-8040	2,278	79	28.7	55.8%	493 (21.6%)	857 (37.6%)	804 (35.3%)	37 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.3%)	78 (3.4%)	35.9	521^st of 838 public high schools	37.8%		39.1	474^th of 844 public high schools	43.8%	47				45.0	52.0					32.0	46.0	67.0	77.0		$8,562	$1,019	$7,543
Brandon Success Center	Public	6-12	1019 N Parsons Rd	Seffner	33584	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4595	97	6	16.1	80.4%	11 (11.3%)	54 (55.7%)	28 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	1.4	817^th of 838 public high schools	2.5%		1.2	838^th of 844 public high schools	0.7%	21	0.0	0.0	5.0	10.0	6.0	13.0	0.0	2.0	4.0	10.0		0.0		11.0	$41,198	$5,824	$35,374
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
West University Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	11602 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 971-5011	419	7	59.8	30.3%	45 (10.7%)	165 (39.4%)	187 (44.6%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.6%)	1.5	812^th of 838 public high schools	3.1%		2.5	793^rd of 844 public high schools	6.0%	19				7.0	15.0					10.0	0.0	9.0	9.0		$8,790	$613	$8,178
Carver Exceptional Center	Public	6-12	2934 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 236-3500	46	14	3.2	87.0%	8 (17.4%)	26 (56.5%)	9 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.5%)								(n/a)															$72,074	$9,479	$62,595
Falkenburg Road Jail	Public	6-12	520 N Falkenburg Rd	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7472	31	3	10.3	9.7%	3 (9.7%)	19 (61.3%)	8 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)								(n/a)															$23,903	$2,491	$21,411

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr Kiran C Patel High School

What district is Dr Kiran C Patel High School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Dr Kiran C Patel High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 639 students attended Dr Kiran C Patel High School.

Is Dr Kiran C Patel High School a good school?

Yes. Dr Kiran C Patel High School ranks in the top 7.6% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Dr Kiran C Patel High School?

Students at Dr Kiran C Patel High School are 31% White, 27% Hispanic, 18% African American, 16% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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