Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 314 public schools serving 224,504 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
408 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,614 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87,198 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
37%
# Black Students
46,597 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
68,621 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
31%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
369 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,697 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,540
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
15,699
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,875
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,415
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18,037
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,663
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,615
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,783
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,182
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,646
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
18,323
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,825
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,523
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,378
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,828 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District manages 314 public schools serving 224,504 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District is ranked #37 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough School District?
39% of Hillsborough School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Hillsborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,828 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 314 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 224,504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
